Correctional Officer (Correctional Officer Trainee)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties include providing supervision, care, and correctional treatment of inmates, and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. The incumbent is concerned with maintaining institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of inmates, and promoting good public relations. They enforce rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability, and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, incumbents may be authorized to carry firearms and use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates. During institution emergencies or periods of heavy workload or limited staff, incumbents may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays, and unexpected overtime. Information regarding operations and procedures is provided through post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manuals, internal correspondence, and staff meetings. The incumbent must be flexible and possess a broad knowledge base to use their initiative in resolving problem situations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria.
• Must be rated well-qualified for the position [with a score of 85 or above] based on the competencies listed.
• Must submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
• Resume must support responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements.
• Must meet medical requirements: The duties of these positions involve unusual mental and nervous pressure and require arduous physical exertion involving prolonged walking and standing, restraining of prisoners in emergencies, and participating in escape hunts. Applicants must be physically capable of performing efficiently the duties of these positions and be free from such defects or disease as may constitute employment hazards to themselves or others. The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required.
• Must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Must successfully complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• If above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.
• Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers.
• Maintains institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.
• May be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
• May be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime during institution emergencies or periods of heavy workload or limited staff.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• 15%-50% Recruitment Incentive will be paid to the Selectee(s) who meets the criteria for recruitment bonuses.
• Retention Incentives may be authorized upon completion of the recruitment service agreement period.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED