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Correctional Program Officer (Administrator, Correctional Programs Branch)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 17 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 Correctional Institution Administration ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
What You'll Do
- →Responsible for providing direction, guidance and coordination of all activities on a national level with regard to Unit Management, Case Management, Security Designation and Custody Classification, Pretrial Detention, Victim/Witness Program, Inmate Performance Pay and the Central Inmate Monitoring System.
- →Works in close liaison with the United States District Courts, the District of Columbia Superior Court, all BOP institutions, the United States Parole Commission, United States Attorneys, other divisions of the Department of Justice and various other governmental and non-governmental agencies.
- →Provides services and direction to institution staff.
- →Involved in a wide range of activities pertaining to the management of inmates committed to the custody of the Attorney General and under the care of the Federal Prison System.
Requirements
- ✓Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
- ✓See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
- ✓EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
- ✓More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is Required.
- ✓See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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