Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Marion, IL

6d•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 provide documentation for CTAP or ICTAP eligibility if applicable
Must be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies
Maximum entry age of 36 (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage exists)
Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
Must satisfactorily pass NCIC and credit check screening requirements
Must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution and will 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
Candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic
Candidates should be committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Responsibilities

Providing assistance during investigations
Developing reports
Preparing correspondence
Maintaining evidence
Computer support
Assisting the SIA/SIS in conducting investigations of inmate violations of BOP prohibited acts of various severity levels
Maintaining security of the institution