Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Leavenworth, KS

5h

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 recreational pursuits, and directs and manages staff and inmates during crisis situations. The position serves as a 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, secure housing of inmates there. Duties also include maintaining and documenting unit programs, including feeding, recreation, sanitation, personal hygiene, and medical programs. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; these correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on a 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.
• Qualifying experience may include preparing, changing, and implementing post orders; preparing quarterly assignment rosters; conducting internal audits of areas in an institution; or providing guidance and counseling to employees.
• Complete the required three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to National Crime Information Center and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• A one-year probationary period is required for initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Applicants seeking CTAP selection priority must meet CTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the required supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct a shift of correctional officers assigned to various posts and programs.
• Carry out the Captain’s directions for planning, directing, and administering inmate programs, activities, work, and recreational pursuits.
• Direct and manage staff and inmates during crisis situations.
• Serve as a 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 the safe, secure housing of inmates within it.
• Maintain and document special housing unit programs, including feeding, recreation, sanitation, personal hygiene, and medical programs.
• Help maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on the type of position.
• A 25% relocation incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.
• A 10% retention incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.

What This Job Offers

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