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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$67K/yr - $86K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Special Investigative Services Technician to assist in investigations at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility. The role involves providing support during investigations, developing reports, maintaining evidence, and ensuring the security of the institution.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an assistant to the Special Investigative Agent (SIA)/Special Investigative Supervisor (SIS) and is responsible for providing assistance during investigations, developing reports, preparing correspondence, maintaining evidence, and computer support

Assists the SIA/SIS in conducting investigations of inmate violations of BOP prohibited acts of various severity levels, such as assaults, introduction of contraband or narcotics, possession of money or currency, communicating gang affiliation and/or participating in gang activities, and other prohibited activities. Investigations can range in length from several hours to weeks or months depending on severity

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

Qualification

Investigative techniquesEvidence controlCrime scene preservationTelephone monitoring equipmentData analysisPolicy interpretationComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is Required

Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position

Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

Experience which demonstrated the ability assisting in conducting investigations or investigative research

Experience which demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques, control of evidence and crime scene preservation

Experience which demonstrated knowledge and use of current telephone monitoring equipment, drug test kits, and all available media recording and playing devices

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

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

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation

All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check

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

A maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Ability to relate and deal effectively with supervisors, peers, and others

Ability to communicate in writing

Ability to analyze and evaluate data/information/problems

Skill in using a personal computer and common office equipment

Ability to interpret/apply policy and guidelines

Ability to collect and organize information

Benefits

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.