Job Description
Join the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Correctional Officer and serve your community with pride! This weekend shift position offers competitive pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and the opportunity to protect national security. Enjoy a structured 12-hour weekend schedule (Sat/Sun) with guaranteed overtime potential. New hires receive paid training and career advancement opportunities.
Why Join Us?
- Full federal benefits package including health insurance and retirement
- Student loan repayment assistance (up to $10,000/year)
- Shift differential pay (15-25% above base salary)
- Free on-site fitness facilities and meal plans
Responsibilities
- Maintain institutional security through regular perimeter checks and surveillance
- Supervise inmate activities and enforce facility regulations
- Conduct searches for contraband and safety hazards
- Write detailed incident and disciplinary reports
- Respond to emergencies including medical incidents and security breaches
- Transport inmates between facilities as required
- Participate in emergency response drills and training
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and valid state driver's license
- Minimum age 21 with high school diploma or GED
- Pass physical fitness test (push-ups, sit-ups, 300m sprint)
- Successfully complete background investigation and polygraph
- Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
- Basic computer skills for report writing
- No felony convictions or domestic violence charges
- Valid state driver's license required