Supervisory Correctional Specialist

US Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Busby District (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in Busby, Montana, is seeking a GS-11 level candidate for a detention facility position. The role requires one year of supervisory corrections experience, with duties including inmate care, security, and reporting on facility operations.

A graduate degree in correctional administration or related fields may substitute for experience, per agency rules. The announcement notes eligibility for PCS and optional merit promotion, with a focus on coordinating staff

Qualifications

• One year experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent managing staff in a corrections/detention facility.
• Guidance to staff on custodial care of inmates and security activities.
• Experience reporting to senior officials with written and oral reports on inmate records, booking/release, staff training, and operations effectiveness.

Skills

Corrections experience

Staff guidance

Education

Graduate education or PhD in correctional/admin fields

Job description

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Northern Cheyenne Detention in Busby, Montana.

This position is also open under Merit Promotion announcement ST-26-13031721-CAWV-JB.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.