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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain - Complex)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Tucson, AZ · Management

$111,456 – $144,894

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A supervisory correctional officer role overseeing institutional security, inmate management, and emergency preparedness at a detention facility. This position suits experienced corrections professionals or law enforcement personnel ready to step into leadership and policy-making responsibilities.

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
  • Experience as police officer, mental health counselor in residential facility, or detention officer
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations with severe consequences
  • Experience inspecting facilities and assessing security, morale, and inmate relations
  • Leadership experience in institutional security, inmate discipline, and facility management

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