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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant GS-09/11)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · Posted 9d ago

Full-timeOn-siteSecurity & Public Safety
Pay
$65,545 – $124,730/yr
Schedule
Full-time
Closes
Sep 30, 2027

About the role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Occupies a supervisory position involving the direction of a shift, consisting of correctional officers assigned to various posts and/or programs. Responsible for carrying out the directions of the Captain relative to planning, directing and administering inmate programs, activities, work, recreational pursuits and directing and managing staff and inmates during a crisis situation. Serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and the correctional officers, and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance and training of the correctional officer complement. Responsible for security of the special housing unit and the safe, secure housing of all inmates within the unit. Responsible for maintaining and documenting the various programs within the unit, i.e. feeding, recreation, unit sanitation, personal hygiene and medical. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

What we are looking for

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-09 and GS-11: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: GL-09 and GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-09: Experience working more responsible posts, such as Control Center, Front/Rear Gate, and Visiting Room. Experience providing training and guidance to lower-graded officers. Experience and knowledge of BOP regulations and policies. Experience initiating/participating in searching of inmates, inmate housing units and inmate working area to prevent introduction of contraband. GS-11: Experience preparing, changing, and implementing post orders. Experience preparing quarterly assignment rosters. Experience conducting internal audits of all areas in an institution. Experience providing guidance and counseling to employees. 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. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

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