Correctional Program Specialist (Correctional Services Specialist)
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Reviews and analyzes Regional Correctional Services Operations and makes recommendations to the Regional Correctional Services Administrator regarding proper utilization of manpower standardization of procedures and security requirements etc.
Evaluates the effectiveness of controls designed to meet security requirements such as escape riot and civil disturbance plans; key control tool control and inmate accountability systems; prisoner movements Control Center operations tower coverage work details and all other operations relevant to institutional security.
Responsible for redefining and implementing uniform training standards expanding resources and initiating Crisis Management Training (CMT) for institutions Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Disturbance Control Team (DCT) Planning Section Team (PST) Crisis Support Team (CST) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).
Participates in after-action reviews internal institution investigations institution threat assessments institutions security assessments etc.
Assists in the preparation of manuals bulletins and memoranda for region-wide or individual application defining Bureau policies on correctional and security procedures.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies 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:
- Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
- 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.
Key Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
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.
OR
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes: (1) understanding the problems of custody treatment training and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions; (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institutions internal policies programs regulations and procedures; and (3) training subordinates coordinating and directing activities and functions evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs and maintaining high standards or work objectives. This experience must have been gained in an administrative position or in other positions that included the successful direction or assistance in the direction of an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
- Experience in reviewing and analyzing correctional services operations at it relates to procedures and security requirements.
- Experience in leading or and developing training sessions or presenting new ideas or concepts to executive staff.
- Experience evaluating controls within a correctional environment designed to meet security requirements disturbance plans inmate accountability and other related areas related to correctional services.
- Experience in developing policy statements formal manuals technical data sheets proposals and/or the evaluation of correctional services programs.
- Experience in conducting complex investigations and a thorough knowledge of special investigative practices and procedures.
- Experience in establish training and liaison services consistent with established policies rules and regulations within a correctional environment for Correctional Services programs.
- Experience utilizing Bureau of Prisons policies United States Code of Federal Regulations basic criminal law administrative rules court decisions and quasi-criminal procedures necessary to apply disciplinary hearing procedures.
If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
The representative rate for this position is $100066 per annum ($47.94 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.
This is a secondary law enforcement coverage position. Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement will not be eligible for this position.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
Completion of the mandatory courses Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) Phase I and Phase II is a condition of employment for this secondary law enforcement position. Employees who have not yet completed ICT Phase I and II will be required to do so after entering the position. This requirement does not apply to non-law-enforcement positions.
Eligibility for secondary law enforcement coverage is determined in accordance with applicable regulations. Coverage may be attained through any qualifying federal law enforcement officer service that meets the definitions in 5 U.S.C. 8401(17) and satisfies the conditions in 5 CFR 842.803.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
