# Correctional Operations Specialist Training Program

Provider: [Federal Bureau of Prisons - Pekin (FCI Pekin)](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/federal-bureau-of-prisons-pekin-fci-pekin)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 1 - 30 days
- Locations: IL
- Website: https://bop.gov
- Contact: Gavin Vansaghi, gvansaghi@bop.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/federal-bureau-of-prisons-pekin-fci-pekin-correctional-operations-nvguto

## Summary

A 6-week intensive training program designed for transitioning military service members. This program provides broad exposure to correctional operations, security, administration, and institutional services following BOP training standards.

## Job description

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

## Locations

- IL, 61554

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