Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain - Complex)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Oakdale, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Serves as an advisor to the Warden and his staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs. Provides leadership and direction to the Correctional Services Department in institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control. Plans, develops and administers the regulations which ensure strict security and control of inmates in living quarters, work areas and leisure time activities. Develops and maintains Institution Emergency Plans to include riots, escapes, bomb threats, hostage situations, adverse weather, fire plans, internal searches, institution evacuations and food strikes. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention officer.
• Experience which has demonstrated the ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations where the decisions could result in severe consequences such as loss of life or destruction of property.
• Experience in inspecting facilities, observing personnel and inmates the standpoint of security, morale and employee inmate relations, and overall program coordination.
• Experience in providing leadership and direction to the Correctional Services department in institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control.
• If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
• To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
• Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor to the Warden and his staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs.
• Provides leadership and direction to the Correctional Services Department in institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control.
• Plans, develops and administers the regulations which ensure strict security and control of inmates in living quarters, work areas and leisure time activities.
• Develops and maintains Institution Emergency Plans to include riots, escapes, bomb threats, hostage situations, adverse weather, fire plans, internal searches, institution evacuations and food strikes.
• Maintaining security of the institution.

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.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed