Correctional Program Specialist (Executive Assistant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Oklahoma City, OK

23h

About The Position

The Correctional Program Specialist works under the general direction of the Warden and in coordination with Associate Wardens and department heads to develop plans, policies, and programs for institution management. The position monitors and evaluates institutional programs against their overall objectives and prepares institutional reports, position papers, responses to congressional inquiries, and general correspondence for the Warden.

The incumbent works with department heads on institutional issues involving financial management, staffing, and plant resources; serves as the institution’s Public Information Officer; represents the institution with community agencies and resources; and coordinates meetings and conferences involving agency personnel, government executives, and the judiciary. The role also carries regular and recurring responsibility for maintaining institutional security, which takes precedence over other duties.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience must involve substantial work with a correctional program and provide thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience dealing effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.
• Experience must demonstrate understanding of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates; comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and 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, or assistance in directing, an entire correctional program or a major phase of one.
• Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• Applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution may be required to complete an inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to determine authorization to carry a firearm.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• A maximum entry age of 36 applies to original appointments to a Bureau of Prisons institution position.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Wardens and department heads to develop plans, policies, and programs for institution management.
• Monitor and evaluate institutional programs in relation to overall objectives.
• Prepare institutional reports, position papers, responses to congressional inquiries, and general correspondence for the Warden.
• Work with department heads on institutional problems involving financial management, manpower, and plant resources.
• Serve as the institution’s Public Information Officer.
• Represent the institution in dealings with community agencies and resources.
• Coordinate meetings and conferences involving agency personnel, governmental executives, and the judiciary.
• Maintain institutional security as a regular and recurring responsibility, with security duties taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed