Correctional Program Specialist (Special Investigative Agent) US Department of Justice

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 90,952 - 111,163; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation seeks a Correctional Program Specialist responsible for conducting investigations on violations of laws and regulations. The candidate will coordinate investigations and maintain institutional security, prioritizing correctional responsibilities.

The ideal candidate must have specialized experience in correctional program management and a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques. This position offers a representative rate of $101,058 annually, subject to relocation and completion of training.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in correctional program management.
• Supervisory or administrative duties experience.
• Understanding custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of violations of laws and regulations.
• Coordinate investigation aspects under guidance.
• Maintain security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Skills

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to communicate in writing

Ability to meet and deal with people

Knowledge of procedures and policies of correctional programs

Ability to collect, develop, analyze information

Job description

Correctional Program Specialist (Special Investigative Agent)

Responsible for conducting investigations of violations of the laws of the United States or infractions of the regulations of the Bureau of Prisons, which may occur within or without the confines of the assigned facilities.

Coordinates the various aspects of the investigation under the guidance of an OIA Special Agent, and may also receive guidance from the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.

Assures all allegations or appearances of employee misconduct are investigated.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, the 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.

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:

• 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.
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
• A copy of the agency notice (e.g., separation notice or agency RIF letter).
• Most recent performance appraisal.
• Most recent SF‑50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Qualifications

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 also have demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates; a thorough knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and 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 collecting, analyzing, and disseminating strategic intelligence related to inmates or groups of inmates whose unique skills or illicit activities pose a significant threat to the security of the institution, the safety of staff and inmates, and the welfare of the surrounding community.
• Experience in conducting and/or managing complex criminal investigations involving homicide, assault, drug trafficking, escape, fraud, weapons violations, threats against government officials, and similar violations of federal statutes as detailed in Title 18, U.S. Code.
• Experience in conducting institution‑level training of line staff in the handling of evidence, the management of crime scenes, the recognition and management of prison gang members, and similar investigative issues.

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.

Foreign Education

For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website.

Additional Information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

The representative rate for this position is $101,058 per annum ($48.42 per hour).

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 and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional Techniques,” three‑week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

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.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with people.
• Knowledge of procedures and policies of correctional programs.
• Ability to collect, develop, analyze information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.