USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Policy, Development & Planning Section)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $164K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Officer to oversee the development of policy and training programs within the Bureau of Prisons. The role focuses on providing guidance and expert advice in correctional specialties, ensuring effective policy implementation and training for personnel.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the development of policy and training programs for use by personnel working in correctional programs throughout the Bureau of Prisons
Responsible for developing policy, providing expert advice in an area of correctional specialty, specifically, Policy and Training in the Correctional Programs Branch, Correctional Programs Division of the Bureau of Prisons, or to provide guidance, direction, supervision, advice and/or evaluation for this program in correctional facilities
Must maintain close working contact with Regional Administrators, obtain comparative data, and make periodic visits to institutions
Instrumental in development of guidelines used in the Program Review process
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, 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 also have 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 developing policy, providing advice, guidance, training, and/or evaluation for correctional programs in field institutions
Experience in interacting with high ranking officials internal and external such as: community corrections managers, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Probation Offices, U.S. Marshals, DC Superior Court, Immigration and Naturalization Service and congressional staff in response to Congressional inquiries
Experience analyzing information and providing recommendations in the formulation, establishment, or modification of program objectives, plans and/or policies having direct impact on national agency operations
Experience in developing and implementing training programs for Correctional Programs, as well as experience in instructing specialty classes for new staff
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
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application
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
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.
Company
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