Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Duties

The Federal Correctional Complex (Complex), Terre Haute, Indiana, is part of the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC), Terre Haute, IN. The Complex is comprised of the United States Penitentiary (USP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) and Federal Prison Camp. USP Terre Haute contains the Special Confinement Unit, which houses inmates who have received a Death sentence in the Federal Court system. The legal practice at the Complex covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, and inmate discipline. This practice will also include prosecution assistance regarding crimes involving correctional operations, and matters processed through the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Requirements

• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
• U.S. Citizenship is Required.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred qualification: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired though not required.

Education

 AFTSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). 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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Contacts

• Address JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 United States
• Name: Mary Noland
• Phone: 972-352-4200
• Email: [email protected]