Job Description
Join the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Correctional Officer in Cleveland, OH. This critical night shift role safeguards federal inmates while ensuring facility security and compliance with federal regulations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and surveillance of federal correctional facility during night operations
- Conduct inmate counts, searches, and headcounts to prevent contraband
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents with de-escalation protocols
- Enforce federal regulations and institutional policies consistently
- Document incidents and maintain detailed shift reports
- Monitor inmate movement and recreational activities
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during transfers
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Valid driver's license and clean record
- Pass background check, polygraph, and medical examination
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (10-12 hour shifts)
- Basic computer literacy for reporting systems
- Physical fitness to handle restrained individuals and emergency response
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- No felony convictions or domestic violence charges