Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following: Basic Requirements: A. Degree that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. OR B. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year as shown in A above. Evaluation of Education - Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement. Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation. AND In addition to the basic requirements, you must have: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience. OR Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience providing peer support and/or employee wellness services to employees in a law enforcement work environment. Examples include correctional, police, residential, or detention facility. Experience in establishing comprehensive strategic plans for a program, based on national and/or local initiatives, program goals, and priorities. Experience in establishing, monitoring, and maintaining information systems and use of this data to report on program performance and plans for program adjustments. Experience in planning, developing, and implementing programs and operations specifically designed to meet the various needs of employee wellness within a law enforcement environment. Experience designing, planning, organizing or directing peer support of employee wellness programming. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Oversees, develops, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of Correctional Support Teams (CST) across the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Ensures all programs are in compliance with governing laws, policies, and regulations on peer support. Consults on critical incidents that involve CSTs and assists in the development of other employee support activities. Collaborates with Central Office, regional, and institution level employees regarding matters related to implementation, administration, evaluation, and modification of CST programs. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.