Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain GS-12)
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 the department head over the Correctional Services department at a Bureau of Prisons federal prison camp. Serves as the resident expert on all custodial and security questions arising at the facility, and has full and final technical responsibility when problems occur during the course of any given shift. Responsible for 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 in his assigned areas. Also inspects facilities, observes personnel and inmates from the standpoint of security, morale and employee/inmate relations, and overall program coordination. Serves as an advisor to the Warden and the correctional staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs. Must integrate these policies and procedures into the overall operations of the facility, as well as the correctional department, and keep management advised of activities effecting institution programs. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the Captain is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs 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 preparing, changing, and implementing post orders.
- Experience preparing and maintaining the biweekly and daily assignment rosters.
- Experience conducting regularly scheduled instruction and training classes relating to correctional procedures and techniques.
- Experience preparing annual/quarterly budget for the department.
- Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
- Resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements.
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 the department head over the Correctional Services department at a Bureau of Prisons federal prison camp.
- Serves as the resident expert on all custodial and security questions arising at the facility, and has full and final technical responsibility when problems occur during the course of any given shift.
- Responsible for 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 in his assigned areas.
- Inspects facilities, observes personnel and inmates from the standpoint of security, morale and employee/inmate relations, and overall program coordination.
- Serves as an advisor to the Warden and the correctional staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs.
- Integrates these policies and procedures into the overall operations of the facility, as well as the correctional department, and keeps management advised of activities affecting institution programs.
- Maintains 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
