Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Digital Forensics Unit)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-03
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

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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

The Chief serves as the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) technical authority for selection and application of Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) forensic tools and is responsible for a variety of complex intelligence and forensic analyses in support of the BOP. Provides invaluable substantive assistance to the supervisor in supporting the DFU's complex security technology mission, and regularly acts as an expert spokesperson at high-level working groups within the law enforcement community.

Supervises, oversees, plans, coordinates, and assists in directing the national DFU mission supporting the entire BOP. Must train and assist in the certification of other staff assigned to work in the DFU. Supervises the forensic analysis of all digital forensics of all electronic devices recovered throughout the BOP and disseminates raw intelligence to all field sites.

Provides guidance to field sites on the intelligence forwarded and its potential relativity to their investigative efforts.

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 $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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