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Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$65,867 - $84,994

per year

Closes

February 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lieutenant in a federal prison who oversees a team of correctional officers during shifts, manages inmate programs like work and recreation, and ensures the facility stays secure, especially during crises.

It involves training staff, handling daily operations in housing units, and acting as a key link between higher management and the team.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in corrections who is a strong leader, calm under pressure, and committed to inmate safety and rehabilitation.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in corrections, such as working in control centers, gates, or visiting rooms
  • Experience providing training and guidance to lower-graded correctional officers
  • Knowledge of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) regulations and policies
  • Experience in searching inmates, housing units, and work areas to prevent contraband
  • Ability to supervise and direct correctional officers during shifts and crisis situations
  • Responsibility for inmate programs including feeding, recreation, sanitation, hygiene, and medical care
  • Strong focus on maintaining institution security and staff morale

Full Job Description

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: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: 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: 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.

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.** Major Duties:

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SCR-2026-0121