Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

About the opportunity

Corrections professionals foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. This is a supervisory position involving the direction of a shift, consisting of correctional officers assigned to various posts and/or programs. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Captain relative to planning, directing and administering inmate programs, activities, work, recreational pursuits, and directing and managing staff and inmates during a crisis situation. The role serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and the correctional officers, and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance, and training of the correctional officer complement, as well as maintaining security of the special housing unit and the institution.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary of $74,678 to $97,087 per year
• Representative rate of $82,148 per annum ($39.36 per hour)
• A 10% retention incentive will be paid to selectee(s) who meets the criteria for retention incentives

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
• Experience preparing, changing, and implementing post orders
• Experience preparing quarterly assignment rosters
• Experience conducting internal audits of all areas in an institution
• Experience providing guidance and counseling to employees
• Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages, must include name, contact information, relevant experience, start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
• SF-50 Form (current or former federal government employees must provide an unredacted copy of the latest SF-50 showing competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary, and verifying length of time in highest grade if applying for a higher grade)
• Proof of CTAP eligibility (agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50), if applicable
• A copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation (or a statement explaining why it is not available)
• A list of any awards received in the last 5 years

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-04
• Application Close Date: 2026-09-14 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

How to apply

• Apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov
• Follow the prompts to register, answer the eligibility and assessment questions, and submit all required documents

Additional information

• Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.