Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain GS-13)
About The Position
Supervisory Correctional Officers foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. This role serves as the department head in the Correctional Services department at one of the Bureau of Prisons most complex correctional facilities. The position is 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. The incumbent will also inspect facilities, observe 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 his 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 affecting institution programs. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining the security of the institution. The staff's 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 advising executive staff on all matters concerning institution custodial and security.
- Experience formulating and implementing correctional policy.
- Experience coordinating requirements with other departments, ensuring institutional security controls, and emergency response.
- Experience developing the departmental budget, giving consideration to custodial requirements, inmate care, and administrative needs.
- 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.
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 in the Correctional Services department at one of the Bureau of Prisons most complex correctional facilities.
- 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.
- 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 his staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs.
- Integrates 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 the 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.
- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized at: FDC Honolulu, HI - 8.64% MDC Guaynabo, PR - 2.49%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
