Correctional Officer jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Program Officer (Residential Reentry Specialist)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Summary

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

    Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

    This job is open to
    Internal to an agency

    Current federal employees of this agency.

    Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

    Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

    Clarification from the agency

    • BOP Employees nationwide • DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area. • DIVISION: Residential Reentry Management Branch, Reentry Services Division, Central Office, Washington, D.C. • Duty Location: To be determined upon selection, RRM Offices.
    Duties

    The Residential Reentry Specialist provides community-based contract support services for federal offenders. These service-related contracts are with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as public and private service organizations.

    Incumbent assists in the development of national policy for community based residential and non-residential services. Provides technical assistance to managers in the interpretation and coordination of community-based correctional activities.

    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    U.S. Citizenship is Required.
    See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

    The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

    Qualifications

    To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

    Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

    OR

    Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.

    Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes; (1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions; (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and (3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives. This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of, an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.

    Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
    Experience which demonstrates knowledge of correctional management principles, functions, and procedures to analyze trends and issues which may have an impact on the operation of community-based programs.
    Experience in conducting management oversight reviews of community-based programs to ensure compliance with national policy.
    Experience assisting in the development of agency guidelines for offender re-entry and/or community-based activities.
    Experience in coordinating and providing training regarding residential community corrections programs and initiatives.

    Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

    **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

    Education

    See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

    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.

    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.

    If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

    Additional information

    This position IS included in the bargaining unit.

    The representative rate for this position is $95,657 per annum ($45.83 per hour).

    Special Conditions of Employment Section:
    Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

    The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

    Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

    Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
    A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II". If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

    If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.

    Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years "primary" law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with "primary" coverage.

    As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:

    Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
    Your responses to the eligibility questions;
    Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire;
    Your supporting documentation, if required.

    Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

    Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)

    What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

    The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required

    Ability to communicate orally.
    Ability to communicate in writing.
    Knowledge of Residential Reentry Management Programs Administration.
    Ability to collect, develop, analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

    You may preview questions for this vacancy.

    Required Documents

    Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
    In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.
    Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade.
    Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
    Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
    CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
    A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded, if applicable. (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)

    Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.

    We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.

    NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

    Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).

    All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.

    NOTE: Failure to follow these application procedures will result in the applicant losing consideration for this position.

    Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.

    Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
    DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
    Consolidated Staffing Unit
    346 Marine Forces Drive
    Grand Prairie, TX 75051
    E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
    Phone: 972-352-4200

    Agency contact information
    CSU
    Phone

    972-352-4200

    Email

    BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov

    Address

    JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
    Consolidated Staffing Unit
    346 Marine Forces Drive
    Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
    United States

    Next steps

    We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed. Normally, Selecting Officials will make a selection within 90-days. When deemed necessary, the selection process may be extended up to 180-days from the date the certificate(s), (Exception, Best Qualified Lists) is/are generated to make a selection.
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Commissary Supervisor
  • Aramark Correctional Services
  • Grants, NM FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Commissary Supervisor FLSA Status: HOURLY SUMMARY The Commissary Supervisor is responsible for receiving and processing incoming stock/product, preparing, and performing inventory and quali...
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Full-time Physician – Family Medicine
  • Correctional Medicine Associates
  • Estancia, NM FULL_TIME
  • Tired of the hospital routine? Join the exciting world of correctional healthcare Correctional Medicine Associates has a Physician opportunity at Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, NM.Qua...
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RN Correctional Nurse
  • Genie Healthcare
  • Grants, NM OTHER,CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • RN Correctional Needs! Duration: 13 weeks, with option to extend Shift: Days, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Guaranteed Hours: 36 Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel nursing Pay: $65.00 per hour Benefits...
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Travel Correctional Registered Nurse
  • Aya Healthcare
  • Alburquerque, NM FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Correctional Registered Nurse in Alburquerque, New Mexico. This is a 13-week contract position that requires at least one year of ex...
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Correctional Program Specialist, (Correctional Programs Specialist - Academy Division)
  • US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison...
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Duties Oversees and participates in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and operational plans and training and development programs. Plans and directs the delivery of t...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Quality Investigations Specialist
  • Curia, Inc.
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Description Quality Investigations Specialist in Albuquerque, NM Curia provides global contract research and manufac...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN Corrections – up to $2,362.00/week – Hagerman, NM
  • Amergis
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • The Correctional RN works in collaboration with otherhealthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer 2nd Class-Lateral
  • City of Albuquerque, NM
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Position Summary Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Serg...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Overnight Security Officer
  • Heritage Hotels & Resorts
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • WORK, PLAY & ENJOY LIFE WITH HERITAGE We offer a work environment that is focused on the employee experience, extremely ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kosovo Armed Guard (Overseas)
  • ContinuityGS
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Location: Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo Benefits: First Year Completion Bonus Sign on Bonus Continuity Global Solution...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry-level Sales / Management Trainee (Albuquerque, NM)
  • Confidential Client
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Entry-level Sales / Management Trainee My Client is one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., as ranked by Inc. ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kosovo Armed Guard (Overseas)
  • Continuitygs
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Location: Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo Benefits: First Year Completion Bonus Sign on Bonus Continuity Global Solution...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer
  • Heritage Hotels & Resorts
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Type Full-time Description WORK, PLAY & ENJOY LIFE WITH HERITAGE We offer a work environment that is focused on the ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Albuquerque, New Mexico

According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), or 0.96%, is water. Albuquerque lies within the northern, upper edges of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, based on long-term patterns of climate, associations of plants and wildlife, and landforms, including drainage patterns. Located in central New Mexico, the city also has noticeable influences from the adjacent Colorado Plateau semi-desert, Arizona-New Mexico Mountains, and Southwest plateaus and plains ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
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