Correctional Institution Administrator (Executive Assistant/Satellite Operations Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

This position functions as an administrator for correctional operations and programs at a satellite facility and serves as a key advisor to the Warden on policy, programs, and operations. The administrator monitors and evaluates institution programs against their objectives and may oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program or represent the Warden during investigations of inmate management problems. The role provides direct administrative support to the Warden through ongoing assignments and special projects, and assists department heads in achieving program management objectives. As an advisor and assistant to the Warden, the incumbent plays a major role in determining and establishing policies and programs for institutional operations. The position also carries regular and recurring responsibility for maintaining institutional security; correctional duties take precedence over other responsibilities. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must include substantial involvement with a correctional program, knowledge of correctional techniques, the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates, and successful performance of supervisory or administrative duties. Qualifying experience includes knowledge of inmate custody, treatment, training, and release; institutional policies and procedures; and training staff, directing activities, evaluating operations and programs, and maintaining work standards. Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Specialized experience must include substantial involvement with a correctional program and a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience demonstrating the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
Experience must demonstrate successful performance of supervisory or administrative duties, including knowledge of inmate custody, treatment, training, and release; institutional policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and the ability to train subordinates, coordinate and direct activities, evaluate operations and program effectiveness, and maintain high work standards.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in an administrative position or another position involving successful direction of, or assistance in directing, an entire correctional program or a major phase of one.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation based on agency needs.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
Applicants not currently working in an institution may need to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
A maximum entry age of 36 applies to original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
Applicants must provide the actual time spent on experience activities, such as hours worked per week, for paid or unpaid experience to receive credit.

Responsibilities

Administer correctional operations and programs at a satellite facility.
Advise the Warden on policy, programs, and institutional operations.
Monitor and evaluate institution programs in relation to their objectives.
May oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program.
May represent the Warden during investigations of inmate management problems.
Provide direct administrative support to the Warden through continuing assignments and special projects.
Assist institution department heads in achieving program management objectives.
Participate in determining and establishing institutional policies and programs.
Maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.