USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Correctional Program Specialist (Residential Reentry Specialist)
Coleman, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist (Residential Reentry Specialist) to ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The role involves managing case work activities for sentenced adults and juveniles in non-federal facilities, and liaising with various criminal justice agencies.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for all duties and functions related to case work activities for sentenced adults and adjudicated juveniles housed in non-federal facilities, under the general direction of the Residential Reentry manager
Serves as a liaison with other criminal justice agencies, particularly the United States Courts, United States Probation Offices (USPO), United States Marshals Service, and the United States Attorney’s Office
Responsible for monitoring the Center Discipline Committee (CDC) process and, on occasion, may participate in hearings and disposition of charges involving disciplinary actions against inmates in contract 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
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Education: GS-09: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related
Education: GS-11: A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M. if related
Evaluation of Education: Major study—correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position
Experience: GS-09 and GS-11: 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
GS-11 only: Experience must also have demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully
GS-09: Experience as a law enforcement officer in a correctional facility which included primary responsibility for the detention, direction, supervision, inspection, training, employment care and transportation of inmates incarcerated in these facilities
GS-09: Experience in security designations and custody classification
GS-09: Experience entering and tracking appeals filed by inmates and assisting with researching and preparing responses to inmate appeals
GS-09: Experience in providing assistance to contractors in the area of classification, programs, progress reports, parole procedures and other related case management areas
GS-11: Experience in developing policy, providing expert advice, supervising, and evaluating programs in correctional facilities
GS-11: Experience with security designations, custody classifications, performing case management functions, Central Inmate Monitoring System (CIMS) and the disciplinary process in contract facilities
GS-11: Experience in applying, maintaining and interpreting Residential Reentry policies to include ability to apply analytical and evaluation techniques
GS-11: Experience with the principles and standard practices of accounting which are necessary to manage, audit, monitor, and certify expenditures
Combination of Education and Experience: GS-09 and GS-11: A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Ability to use time and resources in order to devise plans, procedures or methods to carry out work assignments
Ability to relate and deal effectively with supervisor, peers and other
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, rules, and laws related to the incarceration of inmates
Benefits
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.
Company
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