Job opening: Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)
Salary: $48 809 - 60 679 per year
Published at: Apr 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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
As part of the institution intake process (Admissions & Orientation), must interview newly admitted inmates. Must be knowledgeable of the Central Inmate Monitoring System (CIMS) policy and CIMS certified due to importance of decisions to be made regarding the safety and security of inmates. Actively participates in inmate program review meetings with other Unit Staff. Serves as the unit expert and coordinator on matters pertaining to: (a) inmate personal property, including incoming and outgoing package approvals; and (b) trust fund activities, including inmate withdrawals and special purchase orders. Coordinates any approvals/disapprovals to the inmates’ visiting lists, as well as conducts the National Crime Investigation Center (NCIC) checks for those requesting placement on the lists. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining 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.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Qualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
ORExperience: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level or one year of specialized experience. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, such as:
Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations.
Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program.
Supervising planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs.
Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included directing the workflow and/or direct supervision of others.
AND
Medical Requirement: The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons has established the following medical requirements for Correctional Officer positions: The duties of these positions involve unusual mental and nervous pressure and require arduous physical exertion involving prolonged walking and standing, restraining of prisoners in emergencies, and participating in escape hunts. Applicants must be physically capable of performing efficiently the duties of these positions, and be free from such defects or disease as may constitute employment hazards to themselves or others. The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Education
See 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: CSU
- Phone: 972-352-4200
- Email: [email protected]
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