Correctional Program Specialist (Intelligence Analyst)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections professionals are sought to join the Bureau of Prisons in a role requiring evidence-based corrections work, program supervision, and compliance with internal policies. The position emphasizes working with inmates and staff to maintain safety and effective operations.

Qualifications include graduate degrees or equivalent education, plus supervisory or administrative experience in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Qualifying education includes master's or doctoral degrees or equivalent graduate study as specified.
• At GS-11 level, experience in supervisory or administrative duties is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of custody, treatment, policies, and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional program activities and coordinate staff.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and evaluations.
• Train subordinates and monitor performance to uphold standards.

Skills

Analytical reporting

Threat assessment

Interpersonal work with inmates

Supervisory/administrative duties

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate study: correctional administration/criminology/psychology/social work/sociology

LL.B or J.D. in related field

Tools

Computer software

Telephone monitoring equipment

Media recording devices

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

GS-09: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B OR J.D., if related.

GS-11: A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR three 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.

OR

Experience

GS-09 and GS-11: 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.

AND

GS-11: 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.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GS-09:

• Experience in preparing analytical reports, threat and risk assessments, briefing relating to criminal investigations and compiling data gathered from intelligence information.
• Experience in conducting intelligence debriefings of criminal offenders, persons of interest or inmates.
• Experience in utilizing a variety of computer software, telephone monitoring equipment, and all available media recording and playing devices.

GS-11:

• Experience in identifying and tracking emerging groups identified as potential security threats.
• Experience in gathering intelligence data regarding the identity of individual security threat group members.
• Experience with developing and a coordinating community network internal/external with other law enforcement agencies regarding information sharing.

Combination of Education and Experience:

GS-09 and GS-11 Only: This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**