Health Technician (Medication Technician) at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System – Rochester, Minnesota

About the opportunity

As a Health Technician (Medication Technician) in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution, you will serve a vital role in healthcare delivery and institutional safety. The position is responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations such as the Health Services Unit or Special Housing Units. You will administer oral, topical, nebulized, metered dose inhaler, and insulin medications following safe medical practices, and report adverse reactions. Additionally, you will assist pharmacists with computerized entry of physician orders, medication preparation, inventory, and supply storage. As a correctional institution employee, maintaining institutional security takes precedence and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $57,756 to $72,607 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 a combination of education and experience.
• Selective Placement Factor: Applicants MUST have completed one or more certified programs including nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT), and hold current state licensure or certification where applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Required documents

• Veterans' Preference Documentation (such as a DD-214 demonstrating honorable or general discharge, SF-15 if applicable)
• Resume (limited to 2 pages, including contact information, start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
• College transcript if qualifying based on education, including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded
• Unredacted copy of latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility if applicable

When to apply

• Opening Date: September 7, 2026
• Closing Date: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and all instructions carefully.
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS and log in.
• Answer all questions in the application questionnaire and attach all required 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 instructions and unique access link provided upon 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 interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.