Supervisory Correctional Officer

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Hardin, MT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This permanent position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Rocky Mountain Regional, in Hardin, Montana. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized. The Supervisory Correctional Officer serves as a first-line supervisor in a detention facility, leading staff in planning, directing, and administering the institution’s security program to maintain facility security and safety. The role involves enforcing custodial security and safety rules, inspecting the facility, overseeing the care and security of inmates, investigating reported violations, and transporting or escorting inmates to detention facilities and program or community services.

This is a supervisory position. A first-time supervisor must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period. The appointment also requires a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable. Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. The position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GL-08 grade level, serving as a mentor or lead for lower-graded Correctional Officers; experience must include leading, directing, and guiding officers in operating and managing a correctional or detention facility and implementing detention policies and standards.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record during the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine whether fitness standards are maintained.
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive pre-employment drug test disqualifies the applicant from appointment.
• Must satisfy the physical and medical requirements, including moderate to arduous exertion involving walking and standing, exposure to inclement weather, required joint and limb function, adequate corrected vision and hearing, and emotional and mental stability.
• If subject to the Military Selective Service Act, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete the applicable one-year probationary or two-year trial period; first-time supervisors must also serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• To qualify for Secondary Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage, must move directly from a federal primary/rigorous position, have completed three years in a primary/rigorous position, and have been continuously employed in secondary position(s) since moving from that position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first-line supervisor in a detention facility, providing staff supervision and guidance for planning, directing, and administering the facility security program.
• Enforce custodial security and safety rules and regulations, including conducting daily inspections to ensure orders concerning facility security, safety, and sanitation are followed.
• Oversee the care, safety, and security of the general inmate population and inmates in special management housing and program areas.
• Investigate reported inmate prohibited acts, such as assaults, escapes, contraband trafficking, disturbances, and other illicit activities, and take appropriate action based on the seriousness of the violation.
• Transport or escort inmates to and from detention facilities, programs, and community services.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Related qualifying non-federal experience or uniformed service may be credited toward annual leave accrual at managerial discretion.

What This Job Offers

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