About the position
As a Correctional Officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), you will play a crucial role in protecting society and positively influencing the lives of those in our care. Your position is not just a job; it is a mission that requires dedication, resilience, and a commitment to upholding the law. You will be trained and prepared to handle various situations that arise within the correctional facility, ensuring the safety and security of both the inmates and the community. The FBOP values its employees and offers a career path filled with professional potential and personal growth opportunities. Your responsibilities will include enforcing rules and regulations that govern facility security, providing supervision and care for adults in custody, and contributing to the overall health and welfare of the institution. You will be tasked with ensuring that judicial sanctions are carried out and that inmates are held accountable for their conduct. This role requires the ability to objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgments, as you may be authorized to carry firearms and use physical force when necessary to maintain safety and security. In addition to your daily duties, you may be required to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, especially during emergencies. Flexibility and a broad knowledge base are essential, as you will need to use your initiative to resolve various problem situations. The information regarding operations and procedures will be provided through post orders, FBOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manuals, and employee meetings. At the FBOP, being a Correctional Officer is about more than just wearing a uniform; it is about making a difference in the lives of individuals and contributing to a safer society.
Responsibilities
- Enforce rules and regulations governing facility security.
- Provide supervision, care, and correctional treatment of adults in custody.
- Drive maintenance of institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of the adults in custody and the promotion of good public relations.
- Ensure adults in custody accountability and conduct to make sure judicial sanctions are carried out.
- Objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgments.
- May be authorized to carry firearms and use physical force to maintain safety and security of the facility.
- Work irregular hours, including Sundays, holidays, or unexpected overtime during institution emergencies.
- Use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
Requirements
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations effectively.
- Strong supervision and care skills for adults in custody.
- Knowledge of security maintenance and public relations.
- Capability to ensure accountability and conduct of inmates.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills in various situations.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and handle emergencies.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in law enforcement or correctional facilities.
- Training in conflict resolution or crisis management.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Early law enforcement retirement in 20-25 years
- Paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave
