Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist) - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Posted: February 23, 2026 (8 days ago)
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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Talladega, Alabama
Salary
$74,678 - $126,895
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing medications in a federal prison, ensuring safe storage and distribution while providing patient care to inmates and working with healthcare teams to promote health and prevent issues.
It also requires helping maintain the security of the facility as part of daily duties.
A good fit would be a licensed pharmacist with experience in clinical care who is comfortable in a structured, secure environment and committed to quality and cost-effective practices.
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Basic Requirements: Education: A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.
AND Licensure: Applicants also must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
NOTE: ALL applicants MUST upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply. AND Medical Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.
All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process prior to employment with the Bureau of Prisons.
This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency.
Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply. If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system and assures that the integrity of all medications is maintained and is properly stored.
Responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications.
This includes policy and medication usage and/or audits and the suggestion, authoring, or performance of Drug Utilization Evaluation studies needed to maintain quality patient care and cost effective medication management.
Responsible for the records and reports related to the purchase, receipt and disposition of drugs and related supplies.
Responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care including patient-centered, outcomes-orientated pharmacy practice.
Work in concert with the patient and other healthcare providers to promote health; prevent disease; and assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use to ensure that drug therapy regimens are safe and effective.
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 is performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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