2026.02.16

What’s Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist) position at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist), and it’s located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $63,896 to $85,326.

Dr.Job

What’s the main responsibility of a Correctional Officer in this role?

Ms.Smith

They help create a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for a successful reentry into the community.

Dr.Job

What kind of education is needed for the GL-07 level?

Ms.Smith

For the GL-07 level, you need one full academic year of graduate education in criminal justice, social science, or a related field.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience is required for the GL-08 level?

Ms.Smith

For the GL-08 level, you need specialized experience that’s equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade, and there’s no education substitution for this position.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith