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Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemCumberland, MD · Management
$102,415 – $133,142
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 management role overseeing daily operations and inmate programs within a federal correctional facility, suited for someone with corrections experience and the ability to balance security, rehabilitation, and humane treatment.
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 correctional experience or equivalent education
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and administer correctional programs
- Knowledge of custody, treatment, training, and inmate release procedures
- Understanding of correctional institution policies, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to work effectively with inmates and staff
Nice to have
- Experience with victim/witness notifications
- Experience with Central Inmate Monitoring systems
- Knowledge of treatment theories and recreational programming