CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST.

About the role

You will recommend broad policies and develop procedures to conduct security programs for the entire military correctional facility (MCF).

You will research and maintain specification data on equipment and supplies pertinent to security operations.

You will coordinate functions and administration in your area of responsibility to accomplish objectives and goals established by superiors.

You will evaluate procedures, programs and policies to determine effectiveness, efficiency, progress and accomplishments, ensuring proper application of techniques to achieve intended goals.

You will inspect all areas of operation within your area of responsibility to ensure work schedules and security requirements are maintained.

You will develop operational plans and procedures to resolve problems arising in area of responsibility.

You will manage a correctional key and tool control program to maintain strict accountability of all security keys and tools for a military correctional facility (MCF).

Requirements

• Conditions of employment:
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • No physical demands beyond those satisfied by good basic health are anticipated, however, tuberculosis and blood borne pathogens are considered potential hazards in a correctional setting.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
  • You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Duties require the physical ability to move about the facility complex to conduct inspections, monitor operations, respond to emergencies, climb ladders and negotiate tight spaces.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will apply knowledge of American Correctional Association (ACA) and Adult Correctional (ACI) standards institutions.

Qualifications

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Advising personnel on correctional theories, principles and techniques;
• Recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of security operations in order to protect life and property;
• Analyzing corrections programs in order to determine appropriate staffing levels and resource utilization;
• Enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, prisoner accountability and prisoner conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out appropriately;
• Utilizing standard reference materials and guidelines such as Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DoN) policies, regulations and/or instructions pertaining to correctional security programs and operations;
• Developing and executing Prisoner Transport Team program to meet operational requirements and enforcing safety and security measures to protect life and property.
• In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
• Succesfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.
• Succesfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology.
• Succesfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology.
• Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.