Correctional Program Specialist (Special Agent) Job at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Phoenix, AZ

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Independently plans and conducts investigations relating to staff improprieties.

Monitors and/or conducts investigations involving allegations of staff misconduct.

Analyzes data and information received by the Office of Internal Affairs concerning allegations.

Analyzes policies and procedures based on results of investigation and is responsible for drafting proposed revisions to existing program statements or drafting proposed language for new program statements or operations memorandum.

Coordination preparation and presentation of inquiries and investigatory reports.

Provides technical assistance to field personnel.

Responsible for developing policy providing experience advice in an area of correctional specialty or to provide guidance direction supervision advice and/or evaluation for a program or programs in correctional facilities.

Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Career Transition Programs ( CTAP): These programs apply 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:

  • 1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
  • 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
  • 3. 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 Programsfor more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: 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.

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 conducting investigations involving allegations of staff misconduct.
  • Experience applying knowledge of various investigative tools such as polygraph examination body wiring telephone monitoring and recording hidden cameras etc.
  • Experience applying investigative procedures handling evidence and utilizing questioning strategies.
  • Experience analyzing policies and procedures pertaining to investigations and drafting proposed revisions to existing program statements.

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.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable .

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.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

The representative rate for this position is $117081 per annum ($56.10 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

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.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II. If you have not completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

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.

Duty Locations:

Central Office Washington D.C.

Management and Specialty Training Center Aurora CO

FCC Butner NC

RRM Phoenix Phoenix AZ

RRM St. Louis St. Louis MO

NOTE: Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.

NOTE: Telework as per policy.

Candidates 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation

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