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| Salary | $63,780–$145,468 Per Year |
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $63,780 - $145,468 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Promotion potential 12
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number CHAP-2026-0004 Control number 879866800
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
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Duties
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The primary duties of Bureau of Prisons Chaplains are religious accommodation, pastoral care, and faith-based reentry programming to those in federal custody.
Chaplains lead worship and religious programming from their own faith tradition, religious credentialing, and endorsement.
They work collaboratively with their correctional supervisory chains of command, other institutional departments, religious volunteers, and contracted faith-specific service providers to ensure the protected religious rights of federal offenders under federal laws and agency policies.
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.
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Conditions of employment
This position is in the excepted service. It is excluded from the provisions of the career transition assistance program, and is subject to a trial period.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Key Requirements:
Qualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following basic qualification requirements:
Education:
Bachelors Degree: An applicant must have a conferred 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelors degree, in an accredited college or university.
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Ecclesiastical Endorsement:
An Ecclesiastical Endorsement attests to the applicants suitability for correctional ministry, support for his or her candidacy, a clear assurance statement that the applicant has no present or past legal or moral barrier to congregational ministry, and an affirmation that the applicant will facilitate inmates of all faiths opportunities to pursue individual religious beliefs and practices. The applicants relationship to the endorsing body must reflect a minimum two-year association before endorsement.
In order to receive full consideration for this vacancy, you are required to complete and submit the Bureau of Prisons Ecclesiastical Endorsement Form (BP-A0679). A copy of this form can be obtained by accessing www.bop.gov or Clicking Here and then click on "Find a Form".
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Religious Credentials:
Applicants will be ordained clergy or members of ecclesiastically recognized religious institutes of vowed men or women. In lieu of professional ordination credentials, adequate documentation of the applicants recognized religious and ministerial roles in their respective faith communities is required.
In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements:
Qualification Requirements:
Masters degree:
GL-09, GS-11, GS-12:
Candidates must have a Master of Divinity or equivalent theological education. Equivalent theological education represented by a conferred degree comprised of no less than 72 semester hours of graduate coursework including:
Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements and graduate education requirements qualify for GL-09 grade level.
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Professional Ministry Experience (Specialized Experience):
Experience in formal religious leadership compatible with the duties of a religious ministry provider in the applicants organization and relevant to professional chaplaincy. Earned Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units can be credited towards professional ministry experience. All professional ministry experience must be gained while in a relationship with the endorsing religious organization.
GS-11: 2,080 hours (1 year) full-time specialized experience at the next lower grade.
GS-12: 4,160 hours (2 years) full-time specialized experience at the next lower grade.
Note: Each CPE unit earned will count as 520 hours of professional ministry experience.
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Professional Ministry Experience In lieu of Graduate Theological Degree:
Experience in formal religious leadership compatible with the duties of a religious ministry provider in the applicants organization and relevant to professional chaplaincy. Earned Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units can be credited towards professional ministry experience. All professional ministry experience must be gained while in a relationship with the endorsing religious organization.
Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements, but do not meet the graduate education requirement, may be found qualified with Professional Ministry Experience.
GL-09: 6,240 hours (3 years) full-time specialized experience at the next lower grade.
GS-11: 8,320 hours (4 years) full-time specialized experience at the next lower grade.
GS-12: 10,400 hours (5 years) full-time specialized experience at the next lower grade.
Note: Each CPE unit earned will count as 520 hours of professional ministry experience.
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Combination of Education and Experience:
Experience in formal religious leadership compatible with the duties of a religious ministry provider in the applicants organization and relevant to professional chaplaincy. Earned Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units can be credited towards professional ministry experience. All professional ministry experience must be gained while in a relationship with the endorsing religious organization.
Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and/or professional ministry experience.
GL-09: 6,240 hours (3 years) of a combination of qualifying theological education, CPE units, and/or professional ministry experience.
GS-11: 8,320 hours (4 years) of a combination of qualifying theological education, CPE units, and/or professional ministry experience.
GS-12: 10,400 hours (5 years) of a combination of qualifying theological education, CPE units, and/or professional ministry experience.
Note: A two-year conferred graduate theological or religious degree will qualify as 4,160 hours (2 years) of professional ministry experience. Each CPE unit earned will count as 520 hours of professional ministry experience.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, the experience must be properly documented in the resume (see Required Documents section below for more information).
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Selective Placement Factor:
Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.
BUDDHIST:
GS-09: Applicant must be of a Buddhist community.
GS-11: Applicant must be of a Buddhist community and have a minimum of 1 year of formal ministry experience in the Buddhist faith.
GS-12: Applicant must be of a Buddhist community and have a minimum of 2 years of formal ministry experience in the Buddhist faith.
CATHOLIC:
GS-09: Applicant must be of a Catholic community.
GS-11: Applicant must be of a Catholic community and have a minimum of 1 year of formal ministry experience in the Catholic faith.
GS-12: Applicant must be of a Catholic community and have a minimum of 2 years of formal ministry experience in the Catholic faith.
JEWISH:
GS-09: Applicant must be of a Jewish community.
GS-11: Applicant must be of a Jewish community and have a minimum of 1 year of formal ministry experience in the Jewish faith.
GS-12: Applicant must be of a Jewish community and have a minimum of 2 years of formal ministry experience in the Jewish faith.
ISLAMIC:
GS-09: Applicant must be of an Islamic community.
GS-11: Applicant must be of an Islamic community and have a minimum of 1 year of formal ministry experience in the Islamic faith.
GS-12: Applicant must be of an Islamic community and have a minimum of 2 years of formal ministry experience in the Islamic faith.
NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and, if applicable, upload any required documentation (i.e., licensure, certification, or transcripts) at the time you apply.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED AT THE TIME YOU APPLY
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. 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.
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
All Chaplain applicants can be considered at any age. Age waivers are not needed for:
All others over the age of 36 require an approved age waiver prior to entry on duty.
You must ensure you provide the documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section to support your claim. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in not receiving consideration for this position.
LENGTH OF ELIBILITY:
Eligible applicants will remain on the inventory until the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
NOTE: This announcement is posted on a yearly cycle. This announcement will EXPIRE on 09/30/2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In order to receive consideration for the next cycle, applicants MUST reapply to the new vacancy announcement.
SALARY RANGE:
The salary range for this announcement reflects Rest of US GS-09/01 $63,780 to highest GS-12/10 San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA $145,468. See current pay scales for locality area for which you are applying at OPM and search pay tables.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SECTION:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
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.
Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA):
There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR. See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13030236
RULE OF MANY RATING PROCEDURES:
All applicants who score 70% or above will be reviewed. All applicants who are qualified will be referred for selection consideration.
We will provide the selecting official with sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we will expand the group in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and OPM policy.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA):
There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR. See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.
Veterans Preference Documentation:
Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.
DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit:
A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15. NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veterans Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation.For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here.
If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information:
The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and
The character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and
Any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals.
Resume (limited to 2 pages)must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employees position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, MOU, etc.). If providing a memorandum, it must follow the format below AND clearly cite the duties performed.
To receive credit for experience, your resume and/or any satisfactory evidence must include:
Start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND
Number of hours worked per week.
College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).
NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.
SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.
Professional Certification/Endorsement
For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center - What should I include in my resume?
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
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
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All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on09/30/2026.
If applicable see Notice for Preference Eligible Veterans Applicants
Agency contact information
Consolidated Staffing Unit
Phone 972-352-4200 Email bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed.
Applicants will be notified via e-mail, to the e-mail address registered in USAJOBS. The referral certificate or list of eligibles will then be issued to the selecting official for further consideration.
The Human Resource Office may then contact you for an interview if they wish. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement. Applicants referred on a certificate of eligibles may receive an inquiry as to availability via e-mail, mail or a telephone inquiry from the local Human Resource Department.
Applicants MUST also telephone the Human Resource Department during normal business hours to schedule an interview. Failure to either return the form or contact the Human Resource Department will result in a loss of consideration for the position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.
Veterans Preference Documentation:
Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.
DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit:
A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15. NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veterans Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation.For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here.
If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information:
The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and
The character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and
Any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals.
Resume (limited to 2 pages)must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employees position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, MOU, etc.). If providing a memorandum, it must follow the format below AND clearly cite the duties performed.
To receive credit for experience, your resume and/or any satisfactory evidence must include:
Start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND
Number of hours worked per week.
College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).
NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.
SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.
Professional Certification/Endorsement
For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center - What should I include in my resume?
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
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
USAJOBS Help Center - How to Add a Resume to Your Profile
All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on09/30/2026.
If applicable see Notice for Preference Eligible Veterans Applicants
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Agency contact information
Consolidated Staffing Unit
Phone 972-352-4200 Email bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed.
Applicants will be notified via e-mail, to the e-mail address registered in USAJOBS. The referral certificate or list of eligibles will then be issued to the selecting official for further consideration.
The Human Resource Office may then contact you for an interview if they wish. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement. Applicants referred on a certificate of eligibles may receive an inquiry as to availability via e-mail, mail or a telephone inquiry from the local Human Resource Department.
Applicants MUST also telephone the Human Resource Department during normal business hours to schedule an interview. Failure to either return the form or contact the Human Resource Department will result in a loss of consideration for the position.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
FCI PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
FCI SAFFORD
Safford, AZ
FCC TUCSON
Tucson, AZ
USP ATWATER
Atwater, CA
FCI HERLONG
Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA
FCC LOMPOC
Lompoc, CA
MDC LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
FCI MENDOTA
Mendota, CA
MCC SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
FCC VICTORVILLE
Victorville, CA
FCC FLORENCE
Florence, CO
FCI ENGLEWOOD
Littleton, CO
FCI DANBURY
Danbury, CT
FCC COLEMAN
Coleman, FL
FCI MARIANNA
Marianna, FL
FCI MIAMI
Miami, FL
FDC MIAMI
Miami-Dade County, FL
FCI TALLAHASSEE
Tallahassee, FL
FCI ATLANTA
Atlanta, GA
FCI JESUP
Jesup, GA
FDC HONOLULU
Honolulu, HI
MCC CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
FCI GREENVILLE
Greenville, IL
FCI MARION
Marion, IL
FCI PEKIN
Pekin, IL
FCI THOMSON
Thomson, IL
FCC TERRE HAUTE
Terre Haute, IN
FCI LEAVENWORTH
Leavenworth, KS
FCI ASHLAND
Ashland, KY
USP BIG SANDY
Inez, KY
FMC LEXINGTON
Lexington, KY
FCI MANCHESTER
Manchester, KY
USP MCCREARY
Pine Knot, KY
FCC OAKDALE
Oakdale, LA
FCC POLLOCK
Pollock, LA
FMC DEVENS
Fort Devens, MA
FCI CUMBERLAND
Cumberland, MD
FCI MILAN
Milan, MI
FSL DULUTH
Duluth, MN
FMC ROCHESTER
Rochester, MN
FCI SANDSTONE
Sandstone, MN
FCI WASECA
Waseca, MN
USMCFP SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, MO
FCC YAZOO CITY
Yazoo City, MS
FCC BUTNER
Butner Federal Correctional Complex, NC
FCI BERLIN
Berlin, NH
FCI FAIRTON
Fairton, NJ
FCI FORT DIX
Fort Dix, NJ
MDC BROOKLYN
Kings, NY
FCI OTISVILLE
Otisville, NY
FCI RAY BROOK
Ray Brook, NY
FCI ELKTON
Elkton, OH
FCI EL RENO
El Reno, OK
FTC OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City, OK
FCI SHERIDAN
Sheridan, OR
FCC ALLENWOOD
Gregg Township, PA
FCI LEWISBURG
Kelly Township, PA
FCI MCKEAN
Lewis Run, PA
FCI LORETTO
Loretto, PA
FCI SCHUYLKILL
Minersville, PA
FDC PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
USP CANAAN
Waymart, PA
MDC GUAYNABO
Guaynabo, PR
FCI BENNETTSVILLE
Bennettsville, SC
FCI EDGEFIELD
Edgefield, SC
FCI ESTILL
Estill, SC
FCI WILLIAMSBURG
Salters, SC
FPC YANKTON
Yankton, SD
FCI MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
FCI BASTROP
Bastrop, TX
FCC BEAUMONT
Beaumont, TX
FPC BRYAN
Bryan, TX
FMC CARSWELL
Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX
FMC FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TX
FDC HOUSTON
Houston, TX
FCI SEAGOVILLE
Seagoville, TX
FCI TEXARKANA
Texarkana, TX
FCI THREE RIVERS
Three Rivers, TX
USP LEE
Jonesville, VA
FCC PETERSBURG
Prince George, VA
FDC SEATAC
Seatac, WA
FCI OXFORD
Grand Marsh, WI
FPC ALDERSON
Alderson, WV
FCI BECKLEY
Beaver, WV
FCC HAZELTON
Bruceton Mills, WV
FCI GILMER
Glenville, WV
FSL MORGANTOWN
Morgantown, WV
FCI MCDOWELL
Welch, WV
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
It is the mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure, and that provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, judged by any standard, is widely and consistently regarded as a model of outstanding public administration, and as the best value provider of efficient, safe and humane correctional services and programs in America.
Agency contact information
Consolidated Staffing Unit
Phone 972-352-4200 Email bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov
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Learn more about what its like to work at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
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Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
FCI ALICEVILLE
Aliceville, AL
FPC MONTGOMERY
Maxwell AFB, AL
FCI TALLADEGA
Talladega, AL
FCC FORREST CITY
Forrest City, AR
FCI PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
FCI SAFFORD
Safford, AZ
FCC TUCSON
Tucson, AZ
USP ATWATER
Atwater, CA
FCI HERLONG
Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA
FCC LOMPOC
Lompoc, CA
MDC LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
FCI MENDOTA
Mendota, CA
MCC SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
FCC VICTORVILLE
Victorville, CA
FCC FLORENCE
Florence, CO
FCI ENGLEWOOD
Littleton, CO
FCI DANBURY
Danbury, CT
FCC COLEMAN
Coleman, FL
FCI MARIANNA
Marianna, FL
FCI MIAMI
Miami, FL
FDC MIAMI
Miami-Dade County, FL
FCI TALLAHASSEE
Tallahassee, FL
FCI ATLANTA
Atlanta, GA
FCI JESUP
Jesup, GA
FDC HONOLULU
Honolulu, HI
MCC CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
FCI GREENVILLE
Greenville, IL
FCI MARION
Marion, IL
FCI PEKIN
Pekin, IL
FCI THOMSON
Thomson, IL
FCC TERRE HAUTE
Terre Haute, IN
FCI LEAVENWORTH
Leavenworth, KS
FCI ASHLAND
Ashland, KY
USP BIG SANDY
Inez, KY
FMC LEXINGTON
Lexington, KY
FCI MANCHESTER
Manchester, KY
USP MCCREARY
Pine Knot, KY
FCC OAKDALE
Oakdale, LA
FCC POLLOCK
Pollock, LA
FMC DEVENS
Fort Devens, MA
FCI CUMBERLAND
Cumberland, MD
FCI MILAN
Milan, MI
FSL DULUTH
Duluth, MN
FMC ROCHESTER
Rochester, MN
FCI SANDSTONE
Sandstone, MN
FCI WASECA
Waseca, MN
USMCFP SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, MO
FCC YAZOO CITY
Yazoo City, MS
FCC BUTNER
Butner Federal Correctional Complex, NC
FCI BERLIN
Berlin, NH
FCI FAIRTON
Fairton, NJ
FCI FORT DIX
Fort Dix, NJ
MDC BROOKLYN
Kings, NY
FCI OTISVILLE
Otisville, NY
FCI RAY BROOK
Ray Brook, NY
FCI ELKTON
Elkton, OH
FCI EL RENO
El Reno, OK
FTC OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City, OK
FCI SHERIDAN
Sheridan, OR
FCC ALLENWOOD
Gregg Township, PA
FCI LEWISBURG
Kelly Township, PA
FCI MCKEAN
Lewis Run, PA
FCI LORETTO
Loretto, PA
FCI SCHUYLKILL
Minersville, PA
FDC PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
USP CANAAN
Waymart, PA
MDC GUAYNABO
Guaynabo, PR
FCI BENNETTSVILLE
Bennettsville, SC
FCI EDGEFIELD
Edgefield, SC
FCI ESTILL
Estill, SC
FCI WILLIAMSBURG
Salters, SC
FPC YANKTON
Yankton, SD
FCI MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
FCI BASTROP
Bastrop, TX
FCC BEAUMONT
Beaumont, TX
FPC BRYAN
Bryan, TX
FMC CARSWELL
Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX
FMC FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TX
FDC HOUSTON
Houston, TX
FCI SEAGOVILLE
Seagoville, TX
FCI TEXARKANA
Texarkana, TX
FCI THREE RIVERS
Three Rivers, TX
USP LEE
Jonesville, VA
FCC PETERSBURG
Prince George, VA
FDC SEATAC
Seatac, WA
FCI OXFORD
Grand Marsh, WI
FPC ALDERSON
Alderson, WV
FCI BECKLEY
Beaver, WV
FCC HAZELTON
Bruceton Mills, WV
FCI GILMER
Glenville, WV
FSL MORGANTOWN
Morgantown, WV
FCI MCDOWELL
Welch, WV
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $63,780 - $145,468 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Promotion potential 12
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CHAP-2026-0004 Control number 879866800
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