Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Atlanta, GA

8h

About The Position

This supervisory position directs a shift of correctional officers assigned to various posts and programs. The incumbent carries out the Captain’s directions for planning, directing, and administering inmate programs, activities, work, and recreation, and directs staff and inmates during crisis situations. The role serves as the direct liaison between the Captain and correctional officers and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance, and training of the correctional officer complement.

The incumbent is responsible for security in the special housing unit and the safe and secure housing of inmates there, as well as maintaining and documenting unit programs, including feeding, recreation, sanitation, personal hygiene, and medical services. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; these correctional duties take precedence over other responsibilities and are performed regularly.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Qualifying experience must prepare the applicant to perform the position’s duties; examples include preparing, changing, and implementing post orders; preparing quarterly assignment rosters; conducting internal audits of institution areas; or providing guidance and counseling to employees.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• Applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• A maximum entry age of 36 applies to original appointments to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

Responsibilities

• Direct a shift of correctional officers assigned to various posts and programs.
• Carry out the Captain’s directions concerning inmate programs, activities, work, and recreation.
• Direct and manage staff and inmates during crisis situations.
• Serve as the direct liaison between the Captain and correctional officers.
• Oversee the conduct, morale, performance, and training of correctional officers.
• Maintain security in the special housing unit and ensure inmates are housed safely and securely.
• Maintain and document special housing unit programs, including feeding, recreation, sanitation, personal hygiene, and medical services.
• Help maintain security throughout the institution.

Benefits

• A 10% retention incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria for retention incentives.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed