Supervisory Correctional Specialist

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5 - Corrections in Billings, Montana invites applicants for a GS-11 level position. The role requires experience in corrections operations, staff guidance, inmate management, and reporting on program effectiveness.

Qualifications include one year at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or advanced education such as 3 graduate years, a Ph.D., or an LL.M. in correctional administration or related fields. All requirements must be met by the closing date.

Qualifications

• One year experience at GS-09 grade level or equivalent in corrections/detention facility by providing guidance to staff on custodial care of inmates, security activities, and interpretation of departmental policy; submitting written and oral reports on inmate records, bookings, and training.
• Combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.
• Any of the above education options may be combined to meet the requirement.

Education

Graduate education (3 years)

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

LL.M. in correctional administration or related field

Job description

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5 - Corrections in Billings, Montana. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Maybe Authorized

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

(OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). GS-11 :One year experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent planning, organizing and directing the work of subordinate personnel in a corrections/detention facility by providing guidance to staff on the custodial care of inmates, security activities, and the interpretation of departmental policy; submitting to senior officials written and oral reports on such areas as inmate records, booking and release of inmates, staff training and similar documents relative to the efficient operations of a detention/corrections facility; and evaluating a detention/corrections program operations effectiveness as it relates to staff and emergency and administrative management. OR Education: 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or a L.L.M. in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position OR Combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.