Correctional Officer - Recruitment Incentive

at  US Department of Justice

Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Our highly skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

• THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY. • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY ONLINE. REFER TO THE “HOW TO APPLY SECTION” FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS • Duty Location: MDC Brooklyn, NY

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Duties
Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Qualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

EDUCATION:

GL-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
GL-06: Nine (9) semester hours or fourteen (14) quarter hours of graduate level education in a major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to this position.
GL-07: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to the position is qualifying for GL-07.
OR

EXPERIENCE:

GL-05: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers, such as:
Ability to meet and deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
Ability to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas.
Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others.
Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others.
Ability to reason soundly and to think out practical solutions to problems.
Ability to make decisions and act quickly, particularly under stress.
Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE MAY HAVE BEEN GAINED IN WORK SUCH AS:

Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations.
Classroom teaching or instructing.
Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program.
Supervising planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs.
Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included directing the workflow and/or direct supervision of others.
Sales work, other than taking and filling orders as in over-the-counter sales.
GL-06: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Examples of occupations where specialized experience may have been gained:
Correctional Officer
Detention Officer
Police Officer
Border Patrol Agent
State Trooper
Sheriff
Park Ranger
Deputy Sheriff supervising inmates in a jail
Mental Health Counselor in a Residential Facility

SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE ARE:

Experience with instructing inmates with proper housekeeping and sanitation.
Experience working as a Police Officer responding to domestic disturbances and issuing citations for law violations.
Experience in investigating crime scenes as a State Trooper.
Experience as a Mental Health Worker in a Mental Health Lockdown facility.
GL-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Examples of occupations where specialized experience may have been gained:
Correctional Officer
Jailer
Detention Officer
Deputy Sheriff supervising inmates in a jail.
Military Corrections (Brig, Internment/Resettlement Specialist, etc.

SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE ARE:

Providing supervision, care and security of inmates in a correctional environment.
Experience supervising inmates throughout the institution and providing instructions related to institutional procedures and sanitation.
Experience with enforcing rules and regulations governing correctional institution security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.
Experience with conducting various count procedures of inmates.
Experience working various correctional posts, assignments (such as Control Room, Rear-gate, Housing Units, etc.).

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

Although 5 U.S.C. 3307 established a maximum entry age for initial appointment to a position is a Bureau of Prisons institution, Applicants can be considered up to age 39. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.
Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.

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