Correctional Program Officer (Deputy Director, Management and Specialty Training Center)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Correctional Program Officer serves as the Deputy Director of the Management and Specialty Training Center (MSTC), providing executive-level management and leadership. The position is involved in all phases of the Center’s services and directs the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of its training programs. The role supervises and manages the Training Programs, Instructional Technology, Computer Services, Financial Management, and Human Resources departments, as well as the Archivist and operation of the resident National Corrections Museum displays. It also serves as a high-level Bureau of Prisons expert on national initiatives to improve leadership training for BOP managers and Assistant Chief Executive Officer/Wardens. The incumbent identifies agency-wide staff training needs and develops, delivers, and supports training programs and strategies intended to improve job performance and strengthen staff leadership, professional, and technical skills nationwide. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Experience must involve correctional programs and demonstrate knowledge of correctional techniques, effective work with inmates and associates, and successful supervisory or administrative ability. The position has a one-year probationary period for initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial role and may require geographic relocation. Appointment is subject to satisfactory urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC, and credit checks. Successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level; education cannot substitute for this experience.
Specialized experience must include substantial involvement with a correctional program and knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience dealing effectively with people in a correctional environment, as well as successful supervisory or administrative duties.
Experience must demonstrate understanding of custody, treatment, training, and release issues; comprehensive knowledge of an institution’s internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and ability to train staff, direct activities, evaluate operations and programs, and maintain work standards.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in an administrative position or another role involving successful direction, or assistance in directing, an entire correctional program or a major phase of one.
Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
Applicants not currently working in an institution may be required to complete a qualification inquiry concerning misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
The position is a secondary/non-law-enforcement coverage position. Eligibility for secondary law-enforcement coverage is subject to applicable requirements, including three years of primary law-enforcement coverage by the vacancy closing date.
Current federal law-enforcement employees who have not completed Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II must complete them after entering the position if applicable to the secondary law-enforcement position.
Applicants must provide actual time spent in relevant activities, such as hours worked per week, for experience to receive proper credit.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level management and leadership for the Management and Specialty Training Center.
Direct the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of MSTC training programs.
Supervise and manage the Training Programs, Instructional Technology, Computer Services, Financial Management, and Human Resources departments, the Archivist, and operation of the National Corrections Museum displays.
Serve as a BOP expert on national initiatives to improve leadership training for BOP managers and Assistant Chief Executive Officer/Wardens.
Identify Bureau-wide staff training needs and develop, deliver, and support training programs and strategies to improve job performance and staff leadership, professional, and technical proficiency.
Train subordinates, coordinate and direct activities and functions, evaluate operational performance and program effectiveness, and maintain work standards.