Correctional Program Specialist (Firearms Instructor)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Leavenworth, KS

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About The Position

The Correctional Program Specialist (Firearms Instructor) plans, designs, develops, organizes, schedules, and coordinates technical firearms training. Training topics may include weapons handling, firearms policies, shotgun stress, judgment pistol shooting, decision/reaction courses, firearms violations, instructor training, and the theory and techniques of marksmanship. The specialist helps ensure training objectives are defined and translated into the specific technical skills, concepts, and facts to be taught. The role also assists other Federal agencies conducting firearms programs and requires familiarity with their weapons and policies to support class operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current Firearms Instructor with training provided through a Federal Law Enforcement Agency; proof of current certification must be submitted.
• For GS-11 and GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, including relevant correctional program experience and successful supervisory or administrative duties.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate understanding of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates; knowledge of institutional policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and experience training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities, evaluating operations and programs, and maintaining work standards.
• For GS-11, qualifying education may include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. Graduate study should be in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field.
• For GS-11, education and experience may be combined to meet the qualifications.
• For GS-12, education cannot substitute for specialized experience.
• GS-11 examples include assisting with instructional materials and presentations, coordinating training activities, knowledge of basic training techniques, and familiarity with safe firearm use.
• GS-12 examples include planning and coordinating firearms training, updating training based on evaluations or policy and materials changes, and adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a physical and background investigation; applicants are subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Addresses listed on the USAJOBS account or resume must be the applicant’s primary residence at the time of application; proof of residence may be required.
• For secondary law-enforcement coverage, three years of primary law-enforcement coverage by the vacancy closing date is required; applicants without it may still be considered for a non-law-enforcement position.
• Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees entering the secondary law-enforcement position must complete ICT Phase I and Phase II if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, organize, schedule, and coordinate technical firearms training courses.
• Cover firearms subject matter thoroughly in a constantly changing discipline.
• When feasible, ensure task analyses are completed, training modes have specific related objectives, and objectives are translated into the skills, concepts, and facts taught.
• Assist other Federal agencies conducting firearms programs.
• Maintain familiarity with other agencies’ weapons and policies to assist with firearms classes.
• Modify or update local firearms training based on classroom evaluations or changes in procedures, policies, course materials, or aids.
• Observe students, identify their needs, and adjust lessons or instructional methods to improve performance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available to employees and their families; 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: Ph.D. or professional degree