Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and law-enforcement benefits. You're building a rewarding career helping inmates on the inside succeed when they get back on the outside.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is a unique agency in the United States Department of Justice. As a Correctional Officer here, your performance makes a real difference every day. And in our transparent promotion structure, that performance gets noticed. There are definitely benefits to working in prison: Supportive, safe, and secure working environment, opportunity for career growth and advancement, competitive federal government salary and benefits, comprehensive healthcare and law-enforcement retirement, potential for recruitment incentives and flexible work options and facility locations to choose from.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Supervising inmates: Monitoring inmate activities, ensuring compliance with facility rules, and preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.
• Maintaining order: Enforcing rules and regulations, conducting regular patrols, and managing inmate movement within the facility.
• Conducting searches: Regularly searching inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband like weapons, drugs, and other unauthorized items.
• Controlling contraband: Identifying and confiscating any prohibited items that could pose a security risk.
• Emergency response: Responding to emergencies such as fights, medical incidents, or escape attempts, taking appropriate action to restore order and ensure safety.
• Maintaining security: Ensuring the physical security of the facility, including monitoring surveillance systems, inspecting doors and windows, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Escorting inmates: Transporting inmates to court, medical appointments, or other locations, ensuring they are secured during transit

Requirements:

• Oral communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Writing
• Organizational awareness
• Managing human resources
• Stress tolerance
• At time of appointment, applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum entry age of 37.
• To be considered at the GS-05 level, requires 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 You must have at least 3 years of full-time general experience, one of which is equivalent to the GS-04 grade level, or one year of specialized experience.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
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Tinley Park Job Fair
Monday, August 25, 2025
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Tinley Park Convention Center
18501 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
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