Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist GL-05)

Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department: Department of Justice

Location: Prisons – Nationwide

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Requirements: To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. OR Experience: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers, such as: Ability to meet and deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns. Ability to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas. Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others. Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others. Ability to reason soundly and to think out practical solutions to problems. Ability to make decisions and act quickly, particularly under stress. Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations. General experience may have been gained in work such as: Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations. Classroom teaching or instructing. Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program. Supervising planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs. Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included directing the work flow and/or direct supervision of others. Sales work, other than taking and filling orders as in over-the-counter sales. AND Medical Requirement: The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons has established the following medical requirements for Correctional Officer positions: The duties of these positions involve unusual mental and nervous pressure and require arduous physical exertion involving prolonged walking and standing, restraining of prison

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. OR Experience: At least 3 years of full-time general expe

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