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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Correctional Program Specialist (Discipline Hearing Officer)

Lompoc, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist (Discipline Hearing Officer) to ensure public safety and facilitate successful reentry of individuals into communities. The role involves conducting hearings on misconduct, reviewing evidence, and maintaining the security of the correctional institution.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Will conduct hearings at the institution, region or other assigned institutions referred by a Unit Discipline Committee or Regional Discipline Hearing Administrator

Conducts administrative fact-finding hearings concerning alleged acts of misconduct and violations of prohibited acts, including acts which could result in criminal charges

Reviews incident reports and written statements; decides which witnesses need to be called; takes and records testimony relevant to the charges; obtains, reviews and weighs evidence; and determines whether or not the allegations of misconduct are supported by the evidence submitted

Position involves the review and analysis of administrative rules, court decisions and quasi-criminal procedures with assistance from the legal counsel of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Examines incident reports for accuracy and policy compliance, taking into consideration constitutionally mandated rights

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis

Qualification

Correctional program administrationConducting fact-finding hearingsReviewing disciplinary recordsOral communicationWritten communicationInterpreting policiesMaking objective decisions

Required

U.S. Citizenship is Required

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

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 have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully

This includes (1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions; (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and (3) 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

Experience in conducting fact finding hearings on acts of misconduct and violations

Experience in reviewing disciplinary records and determining witnesses to be called

Experience in taking testimony and obtaining, reviewing and weighing evidence to determine if the allegations are supported

Experience in reviewing and the analysis of administrative rules, court decisions and quasi-criminal procedures

Experience in demonstrating and using excellent oral and written communication skills

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating

Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period

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 (NCIC) 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

The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office

Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques,' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required

Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary

If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade

Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment

Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation

CTAP, if applicable