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Job Description
Duties
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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: 1) Advising personnel on correctional theories, principles and techniques; 2) Recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of security operations in order to protect life and property; 3) Analyzing corrections programs in order to determine appropriate staffing levels and resource utilization; 4) Enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, prisoner accountability and prisoner conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out appropriately; 5) 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; and 6) Developing and executing Prisoner Transport Team program to meet operational requirements and enforcing safety and security measures to protect life and property.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Per 28 C.F.R. Part 115, § 115.17, the Naval Consolidated Brig, or applicable Detachment, shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with prisoners who: (1) has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); (2) has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or, (3) has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the paragraph (2) of this paragraph."
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successfully 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
OR
Successfully 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, or other fields related to the position
OR
Successfully 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized to eligible new hires.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
- 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- 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 comp0lex to conduct inspections, monitor operations, respond to emergencies, climb ladders and negotiate tight spaces.
- Must be able to operate electronic doors and carry a personal distress alarm devise
- Must be able to participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
- 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.
- Your will apply knowledge of American Correctional Association (ACA) and Adult Correctional (ACI) standards institutions.
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: 1) Advising personnel on correctional theories, principles and techniques; 2) Recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of security operations in order to protect life and property; 3) Analyzing corrections programs in order to determine appropriate staffing levels and resource utilization; 4) Enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, prisoner accountability and prisoner conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out appropriately; 5) 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; and 6) Developing and executing Prisoner Transport Team program to meet operational requirements and enforcing safety and security measures to protect life and property.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Per 28 C.F.R. Part 115, § 115.17, the Naval Consolidated Brig, or applicable Detachment, shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with prisoners who: (1) has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); (2) has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or, (3) has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the paragraph (2) of this paragraph."
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successfully 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
OR
Successfully 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, or other fields related to the position
OR
Successfully 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized to eligible new hires.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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