Correctional Program Specialist (Training Instructor)

SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelpDelivers a wide variety of courses in correctional procedures, policies, and techniques. The subject matter is complex, constantly changing, and often controversial.Required to develop and teach basic, advanced and specialized programs. These classes are heterogeneous in nature, comprised of employees with widely different bases of experience and drawn from a wide range of specialties including medical services (doctors, dentists, psychiatrists), clerical specialists, correctional officers, secretaries, business office personnel, food service employees, unit management employees, etc.Serves as a subject matter expert to the field locations, which requires a broad range of knowledge and experience related to Bureau of Prisons policy and procedure, as well as demonstration of sound correctional practices.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),Most recent performance appraisal, andMost recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:Education:There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.Experience: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 have also 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.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:Experience in developing and teaching basic, advanced, and specialized programs and creating lesson plans to support the classes presented.Experience in tailoring presentations to the academic and experience level of a specific class.Experience designing test questions, performance demonstrations, and exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of classroom presentations.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.**EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.Additional informationThe representative rate for this position is $98,459 per annum ($47.18 per hour).Special Conditions of Employment Section: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.The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.Tenure Limitation: This position has a four-year tenure limitation. At the end of the 4th year, incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the Agency. It is expected that upon the completion of the 3rd year, incumbent will be seeking positions nationwide. Once an instructor fulfills the tenure limit agreement, the Agency, at its' discretion, will place the employee into an alternative position (same grade) with probability of a geographic relocation.MOBILITY STATEMENT: A mobility statement is required for this position. You must agree to relocate anywhere at the convenience of the Bureau of Prisons upon completion of your tenure.Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II". If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.This is a secondary law enforcement coverage position. Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, will not be eligible for this position.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.