Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Lompoc, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in a Federal Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility, in the Special Investigative Services Office. Serves as an assistant to the Special Investigative Agent (SIA)/Special Investigative Supervisor (SIS) and is responsible for providing assistance during investigations, developing reports, preparing correspondence, maintaining evidence, and computer support. Assists the SIA/SIS in conducting investigations of inmate violations of BOP prohibited acts of various severity levels, such as assaults, introduction of contraband or narcotics, possession of money or currency, communicating gang affiliation and/or participating in gang activities, and other prohibited activities. Investigations can range in length from several hours to weeks or months depending on severity. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the Special Investigative Services Technician is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff 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.
• Experience assisting in conducting investigations or investigative research.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of investigative techniques, control of evidence and crime scene preservation.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge and use of current telephone monitoring equipment, drug test kits, and all available media recording and playing devices.
• Must be able to show actual time spent in activities for paid and unpaid experience.
• Must upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage exists).
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance during investigations
• Developing reports
• Preparing correspondence
• Maintaining evidence
• Providing computer support
• Conducting investigations of inmate violations of BOP prohibited acts of various severity levels
• Maintaining security of the institution

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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