Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Inst) (Recreation Supervisor)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Forrest City, Arkansas
• Salary: $89508 – $116362/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-05

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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

Supervises the overall management in multiple facilities in a Federal Correctional Complex. Programs may include intramural sports, wellness, fitness, music, hobby-craft, leisure time and other special activities. Within established agency policies and objectives, plans, organizes, and administers recreation activities and programs which promote the physical, creative, and social development of inmate populations.

Manages multiple and separate budgets for each facility, and in so doing, plans expenditures and future requests for funding based upon analysis of inmate participation patterns, feedback from recreational staff, and based on personal involvement in a wide variety of recreation activities. Responsible for supervising multiple staff at multiple locations and security levels.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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 $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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