Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Salary: $58771 – $78483/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 10
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-23
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

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Job Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations. Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.

From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates. During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Senior Officer Specialist must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contact

bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov · 972-352-4200

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58771 – $78483/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 10 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government