USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Preparedness Officer)
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Preparedness Officer) to ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The role involves providing technical advice for emergency operations, coordinating policy development, and designing training programs for emergency teams.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides on-site technical advice for emergency operations and is also charged with identifying, developing, and assessing the need for emergency plans
Responsible for coordinating policy development related to emergency preparedness which involves planning and implementing an emergency preparedness program
Responsible for designing training for all emergency teams within the institution, i.e., Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Disturbance Control Team (DCT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Crisis Support Team (CST), and Planning Section Team (PST) to make more effective use of staff resources and improve staff morale, providing a higher degree of proficiency in technical operations and building team spirit
Responsible for developing plans for major and minor mock scenarios and coordinating the training activities
Works closely with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for the exchange of training resources and expertise
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis
Qualification
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
Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques
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
Understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions
A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures
Training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives
Experience in developing plans for a multitude of emergency situations and preparing staff and equipment in a state of readiness
Experience in developing plans for major and mock scenarios and coordinating training activities
Experience with generally accepted crisis resolution techniques to include principles of hostage negotiation, hostage rescue, building clearing fundamentals, and tactical team structure and organization
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
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application
Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques,' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
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
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
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
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.
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