Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Internal Revenue Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking corrections professionals to promote safe environments and aid individuals in reentry processes. Positions are open for GL-09 and GS-11 grades, requiring specific experience in managing inmate processes and adherence to BOP regulations, offering federal job benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for specialized experience for GL-09 and GS-11.
• Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
• Experience in responsible posts like Control Center or Front/Rear Gate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of all areas in an institution.
• Implement post orders and prepare quarterly assignment rosters.
• Search inmates and housing units to prevent contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of BOP regulations and policies

Providing guidance and counseling

Training and guidance provision

Job description

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

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. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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

Education:

GL-09 and GS-11: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

GL-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. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GL-09:

• Experience working more responsible posts, such as Control Center, Front/Rear Gate, and Visiting Room.
• Experience providing training and guidance to lower-graded officers.
• Experience and knowledge of BOP regulations and policies.
• Experience initiating/participating in searching of inmates, inmate housing units and inmate working area to prevent introduction of contraband.

GS-11:

• Experience preparing, changing, and implementing post orders.
• Experience preparing quarterly assignment rosters.
• Experience conducting internal audits of all areas in an institution.
• Experience providing guidance and counseling to employees.

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.**