Metropolitan Correctional Center Chicago Seeks Attorney
The Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) Chicago is seeking an attorney for the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC), St. Louis, Missouri.
This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Federal Bureau of Prisons institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization", and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques". The training emphasizes self-defense, firearms, security, hostage situations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts.
Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include prior experience in correctional law.
The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12 ($85,084 to $110,614), GS-13 ($101,176 to $131,532), or GS-14 ($119,559 to $155,424).
Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a legal writing sample by January 29, 2021, to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
North Central Regional Office
Gateway Complex Tower II, 8th Floor
4th and State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Attention: Rick Winter, Regional Counsel
It is preferred that you submit your application packet via e-mail to rwinter@bop.gov.
No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled but no later than January 29, 2021.