USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Correctional Program Specialist (Correctional Services Specialist)
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $76K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist to ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The role involves reviewing and analyzing correctional services operations, implementing training standards, and assisting in the preparation of policy manuals.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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, institution’s 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
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
GS-11: 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
Graduate Education: Major study - correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position
GS-12: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position
GS-11 and GS-12: 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
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 institution's 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
GS-11: Experienced in coordinating personnel and providing direction in emergency or crisis situations
GS-11: Experience in leading training sessions or presenting new ideas or concepts to executive staff
GS-11: Experience with assessment of physical security practices and the ability to identify weaknesses
GS-12: Experience in reviewing and analyzing correctional services operations at it relates to procedures and security requirements
GS-12: Experience in leading or and developing training sessions or presenting new ideas or concepts to executive staff
GS-12: Experience evaluating controls within a correctional environment designed to meet security requirements, disturbance plans, inmate accountability, and other related areas related to correctional services
GS-12: Experience in developing policy statements, formal manuals, technical data sheets, proposals, and/or the evaluation of correctional services programs
GS-12: Experience in conducting complex investigations and a thorough knowledge of special investigative practices and procedures
GS-12: Experience in establish training and liaison services consistent with established policies, rules and regulations within a correctional environment for Correctional Services programs
GS-12: 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
GS-11 Only: 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
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
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
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.
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