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SalaryATTENTION VETERANS $12,733.75 Hiring Bonus: Full-time Federal Law Enforcement Correctional Officer- Full Promotion Potential GL-08/10 $77,430.00. Recruitment Incentive (25% of Salary or $10,000) for all New Hires: - Please see Benefits for information
.**Job Title: Correctional Officer (Veterans Recruitment Appointment - VRA) Do Not Apply through USA Jobs**
**About Us:**
The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Petersburg, VA, a prominent player in Federal Law Enforcement, is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Our mission is to maintain public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences in facilities that are secure, humane, and supportive of reentry programming. Our workforce is diverse, covering a range of positions from entry-level to senior management. We value professionalism, agility, and diversity, offering a career that is both meaningful and impactful.
**Work Environment:**
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
**Key Duties:**
- Upholding security and order within the correctional facility.
- Monitoring inmate activities and behavior to prevent disturbances.
- Conducting thorough searches for contraband.
- Enforcing facility rules and regulations consistently.
- Responding effectively to emergencies and disturbances.
- Performing inmate counts and facility inspections.
- Escorting inmates within the facility.
- Assisting with inmate transportation as required.
**Required Skills:**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Composure and calmness in high-stress situations.
- Keen observation skills and attention to detail.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Physical fitness and stamina.
- Teamwork oriented.
**Job Type:**
- Full-time
**Salary:**
- $50,935 - $77,430 per year
**Benefits:**
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Dental, health, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Comprehensive retirement plan.
**Join us and make a difference in public safety while progressing your career in federal law enforcement. Apply now by sending your resume and DD214 to Axritchie@bop.gov using subject line "RECRUIT_ VRA_ PET"!**
Read more about Correctional Officer - Recruitment Incentive at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/752362900
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,935.00 - $77,430.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Hopewell, VA 23860: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
