Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Preparedness Officer)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Victorville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties Provides on-site technical advice for emergency operations and is also charged with identifying, developing, and assessing the need for emergency plans. Responsible for coordinating policy development related to emergency preparedness which involves planning and implementing an emergency preparedness program. Responsible for designing training for all emergency teams within the institution, i.e., Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Disturbance Control Team (DCT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Crisis Support Team (CST), and Planning Section Team (PST) to make more effective use of staff resources and improve staff morale, providing a higher degree of proficiency in technical operations and building team spirit. Responsible for developing plans for major and minor mock scenarios and coordinating the training activities. Works closely with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for the exchange of training resources and expertise. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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 directly related to correctional programs, knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience meeting and dealing with people in a correctional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.
• Understanding of the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance, and maintaining high standards.
• Experience gained in an administrative position or other positions involving the direction of an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.
• Experience in developing plans for emergency situations and preparing staff and equipment.
• Experience in developing plans for major and mock scenarios and coordinating training activities.
• Experience with generally accepted crisis resolution techniques (hostage negotiation, hostage rescue, building clearing, tactical team structure).
• Must be able to show actual time spent in activities for paid and unpaid experience.
• Must meet CTAP eligibility criteria if applicable.
• Must be rated well-qualified for the position if applicable.
• Must submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility if applicable.
• Must complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Addresses on USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Improve staff morale.
• Provide a higher degree of proficiency in technical operations.
• Build team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site technical advice for emergency operations.
• Identifies, develops, and assesses the need for emergency plans.
• Coordinates policy development related to emergency preparedness, including planning and implementing an emergency preparedness program.
• Designs training for all emergency teams within the institution (SORT, DCT, CNT, CST, PST).
• Develops plans for major and minor mock scenarios and coordinates training activities.
• Works closely with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for the exchange of training resources and expertise.
• Maintains the security of the institution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Retention incentive up to 5% may be offered to selectee(s) who meet the criteria.

What This Job Offers

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