About the opportunity
Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution. Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution. Administers medications to include oral, topical, nebulized, meter dose inhaler, and insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices. Reports and records adverse medication reactions. Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in pharmacy related activities, including entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for review, preparation of medication administration records, storage, and inventory of pharmacy supplies. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $62,431 to $78,484 per year (PA).
Who can apply?
- Applicants must have one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, OR nine semester hours or 13.5 quarter hours of graduate education in a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess the required Selective Factor by completing one or more certified programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT).
- Current state licensure or certification must be held if the incumbent is a licensed vocational nurse, EMT, paramedic, or certified pharmacy technician.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Required documents
- Veterans' Preference Documentation (such as a DD-214 demonstrating honorable or general discharge, or SF-15 for disabled veterans)
- Resume (limited to 2 pages) including name, contact information, relevant experience, start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week
- College transcript including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded if qualifying based on education
- Unredacted copy of latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee
- Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility if applicable
- Evidence of certified program completion for the selective factor
When to apply
- Applications open on September 8, 2026.
- The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET).
How to apply
- Read the entire announcement and instructions before beginning the application.
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
- Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of September 15, 2026.
- Complete any required USA Hire Assessments following the notification and unique access link provided after submission.
Additional information
- A maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation, NCIC screen, and credit check.
- Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Individuals possessing the required selective factor, such as certification as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational nurse, or EMT.
- Candidates with one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or qualifying graduate coursework in a related field.
- Applicants seeking a fully-funded federal medication technician role with a stable annual salary in Kings, New York.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants are subject to an original appointment maximum entry age of 36 in accordance with federal law.
- The position requires successful completion of a three-week training course in Glynco, Georgia, along with pre-employment physical exams, drug screening, and credit checks.
- All correctional institution employees share responsibility for maintaining facility security alongside medical duties.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position fits healthcare support personnel and certified technicians wanting to establish secure government employment while applying clinical skills in a correctional environment.
Our take
Certified medical or pharmacy technicians under age 36 looking for stable institutional healthcare work should apply; those unwilling to undergo rigorous background checks or institutional security duties should bypass it.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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