Correctional Officer jobs in Temple, TX

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 Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Bryan, TX 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 • Duty Location: FPC Bryan, TX
    Duties

    Provides direct services through group and individual instruction and training to inmates on a variety of reentry related topics from the approved reentry programs guide or national reentry initiatives.

    Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems designed specifically to establish efficient methods for information collections and distribution.

    Serves as an in-house resource for other Reentry Affairs Coordinators (local, regional and national) in the BOP regarding pertinent research and outcome-based programs to avoid an unnecessary duplication of efforts and relates relevant findings to assist with day to day operational and long-term planning needs of the BOP.

    Prepares and submits reports for the institution, region, and central office monitoring of reentry, volunteer and related activities.

    Oversees the institution’s volunteer and citizen participation efforts and is responsible for cultivating and identifying volunteers and mentors to meet the program needs identified for the inmate population.

    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
    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:

    Basic Requirements:
    A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

    OR

    B. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.

    Evaluation of Education - Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.

    Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.

    AND

    In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:
    Education:
    Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

    Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other course work related to the position.

    OR

    Experience:
    You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

    Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
    Experience to deliver and coordinate offender skill building programs and reentry initiatives.
    Experience to evaluate offender programs and recommend strengthen strategies.
    Experience to identify and analyze statistical data relative to offender programs.
    Experience with establishing and maintaining a working relationship with others (groups and individual) that fosters volunteers and collaborative participation.

    OR

    Combination of Education and Experience:
    Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience. This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

    If applicable, 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.

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

    The representative rate for this position is $79,808 per annum ($38.24 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.

    All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

    The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.

    Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

    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.

    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 research, collect, develop, analyze and evaluate information, draw conclusions and make recommendations, particularly in regards to the formulation of resources, polices, plans, and/or programs.
    Ability to initiate/facilitate/monitor/coordinate and manage projects and processes.
    Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
    Ability to develop and conduct training, facilitate meetings, and prepare and present technical information both orally and in writing in various formats in a manner which is understood by the targeted audience.

    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

    How do I Apply for this Position if I am a Current Public Health Service Commissioned Officer?

    Submit a complete/detailed resume or curriculum vitae.
    Address selective factor, if required.
    Resume or curriculum vitae must contain all information listed in the Qualifications Section.
    Submit supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, certification, registration, and/or license, if applicable).

    Your completed application packet must be submitted to the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You must include the last four digits of your social security number and the vacancy announcement number on your application packet. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE.

    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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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator)
  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Bryan, TX 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,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Detention Officer
  • Starside Security & Investigation Inc
  • Temple, TX PART_TIME,TEMPORARY
  • Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. Detention Services Division (DSD) is seeking Detention Officers for Government Contracts in Texas. Starside covers Detainees (Inmates / Prisoners) in Hospitals ...
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Security officer
  • Security Engineers, Inc
  • Bryan, TX FULL_TIME
  • Licensed Security Officer - Weekends This position requires TX, Non Commissioned Licensed Level II Security Officer Monitor building access points, employing verification procedures to authenticate th...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Officer ii
  • St. Moritz Security Services
  • Cameron, TX FULL_TIME
  • Front Gate Level II Officer Open Shifts : Main Gate / Rover Shift : Mon,Tue 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm / Wed,Thu 7 : 00pm-7 : 00am Pay : $15.50 HR Security’s Primary Purpose and Function The Security Officer ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Administration Officer
  • Catholic Healthcare
  • Rockdale, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAre you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity as an Office Administrator? Look no further! We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Home and Community team at ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Patrol Sergeant
  • City of Rockdale
  • Rockdale, TX
  • Job Description Job Description The Rockdale Police Department is seeking a dynamic Police Sergeant to assume command of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CO_Administrative Specialist
  • Williamson County, TX
  • Georgetown, TX
  • Salary: $16.71 Hourly Location : Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 14.02576 Department: Correction...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Police Officer
  • City of Rockdale
  • Rockdale, TX
  • Job Description Job Description The Rockdale Police Department is seeking to hire TCOLE certified Peace Officers. Salary...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Submission for the position: Security Officer 2 - Waco - (Job Number: 24001576)
  • Baylor Scott & White Healthcare
  • Woodway, TX
  • JOB SUMMARY The Security Officer 2, consistent with state law and departmental policy, provides customer service and a s...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Background Investigator I
  • CACI International
  • Copperas Cove, TX
  • Background Investigator I Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: T...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Entry Level Background Investigator Level- Midwest 1- Clearance Sponsorship
  • CACI International
  • Temple, TX
  • Entry Level Background Investigator Level- Midwest 1- Clearance Sponsorship Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Background Investigator I
  • CACI International, Inc.
  • Copperas Cove, TX
  • Background Investigator I Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: T...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Counselors- Licensed - LPC, LCSW or LMFT
  • Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
  • Waco, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a community health facility in Central Texas...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of 2016, the city has a population of 73,600 according to a US census estimate. Located near the county seat of Belton, Temple lies in the region referred to as Central Texas and is a principal city in the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area, which as of 2015 had a population of 450,051. Located off Interstate 35, Temple is 65 miles (105 km) north of Austin and 34 miles (55 km) south of Waco. Temple has developed as a small city with a number of arts and retail amenities not typically associated with a smaller commun...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
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Temple, Texas area prices
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