Position: Correctional Program Officer (Assistant Sector Administrator)

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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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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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/20/2026 to 05/11/2026

Salary $106,437 - $138,370 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Phoenix, AZ

Washington, DC

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

• 0006 Correctional Institution Administration

Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CO

• Control number

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

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, Central Office, Washington, DC

• Duty

Location:

To Be Determined During Selection - Central Office, Washington, DC or RRM Phoenix, AZ

Duties

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Assists in the management and oversight of the operations of Residential Reentry Management and contract confinement/detention services in the assigned sector.

Shares in the responsibility for the overall mission of residential reentry management in the sector. This requires effective leadership and management oversight of the sector's Residential Reentry Managers in the development and administration of residential reentry centers, contract detention/confinement facilities, juvenile and adult boarding facilities, and non-residential home detention programs.

Programs and services are provided through intergovernmental agreements at the federal, state, county and city levels and through contracts with nonpublic (private) agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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

Career Transition Programs (CTAP):

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
• A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
• Most recent performance appraisal, and
• Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
• See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

NOTE:

Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Experience

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