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Training Instructor

Job Series Number: 1712

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BOP Training Instructor
Training Instructors administer the vocational training program for inmates in correctional institutions.

Basic Requirements

3 years of practical and progressive experience or training in an occupation or subject appropriate to the position to be filled that shows sufficient knowledge and ability to demonstrate, explain, and instruct students in the use of equipment, techniques, principles, or practices of the occupation or subject.

For consideration at the GS-07 level

1 year of experience in teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, or college or industrial establishment in the area for which the applicant has applied.

For consideration at the GS-09 level

2 years of teaching or instructing experience

For consideration at the GS-11 level

3 years of teaching or instructing experience
For complete details, please select a Training Instructor job announcement on usajobs.gov

We are hiring for this position at many locations across the country.

Normally when a vacancy is announced, it's for a job opening at a specific location. However, because this position is in high demand it's considered an "open-continuous" announcement. That means you get to choose your top two facilities that you want to work at. Here's how it works:

  • Apply for this position using the usajobs.gov website as you would do with any other federal job.
  • Select any two locations that you want to work at.
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  • After your application is accepted, you will be added to a standing register of qualified candidates.
  • When a position becomes available at one of the facilities that you selected, you will be considered for that position, and if you are selected we will contact you with an offer.

It's that simple!

Please consider the following locations that have immediate vacancies:

For more details, please select a specific Training Instructor job announcement on usajobs.gov

Do your career justice

Come and work for a one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference. Our family and career-oriented agency promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.

We offer:

  • A supportive, safe, and secure environment with opportunity for growth and advancement.
  • A competitive federal government salary and benefits, including health care and retirement.
  • Potential for recruitment incentives.
  • Flexible work options.

Learn what has motivated more than 37,000 people to join the BOP

This position has non-standard application procedures.

You can find out how to apply to a specific opportunity by reviewing the "Qualifications" tab.