Correctional Program Officer (Deputy Director, Management and Specialty Training Center)

Aurora, CO · Executive

$127,829 – $182,316

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is an executive-level leadership role overseeing training and operations at a federal corrections facility, designed for someone with extensive experience managing correctional programs and staff across large institutions. It suits candidates who have proven themselves in senior correctional administration and want to shape training standards and professional development for the Bureau of Prisons nationwide.

Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level
Substantial involvement with correctional program management
Thorough knowledge of correctional techniques and procedures
Ability to work effectively with inmates and staff in correctional environment
Successful supervisory or administrative experience
Understanding of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates
Comprehensive knowledge of institution policies, programs, regulations, and procedures
Experience training subordinates and directing activities
Experience evaluating program effectiveness and maintaining work standards
Professional knowledge of correctional management principles and functions
Experience in a senior administrative position directing an entire correctional program or major program phase

Nice to have

Experience designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs with broad agency impact
Experience providing expert advice on correctional specialty or program areas
Experience researching, analyzing, and applying emerging technologies in staff development