# Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Jails Division)

Hiring organization: [Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bureau-of-prisons-federal-prison-system)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b4e67daa-3f91-46ab-bb6a-3f6d495be897

Listed on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Management
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 125776 – 192331 USD per year

## Summary

A leadership role managing the National Institute of Corrections' jails division, overseeing policy development, training programs, and technical assistance while coordinating with corrections agencies nationwide. This suits experienced corrections administrators with extensive supervisory background in federal, state, or local correctional systems.

_Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's wording._

## Skills named

Fiscal Management, Policy Development

## Required

- At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-13 or GS-14)
- 5 or more years of current executive/managerial experience in federal, state, local, or county correctional systems
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct correctional programs or major program phases
- Knowledge of custody, treatment, training, and inmate release procedures
- Ability to work effectively with inmates and correctional staff

## Nice to have

- Experience with correctional policy recommendations for emerging issues
- Public relations and public administration experience
- Experience with cooperative agreement administration
- Familiarity with professional corrections organizations and networking

Apply on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890689300