Lead Correctional Officer

Duties

The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads three or more correctional officers in a team approach to accomplish operational tasks related to correctional/detention policy procedures.
• Provides inmate supervision, searches, transportation, classification and counts.
• Maintains the security of the facility as well as the custody and humane treatment of inmates.
• Coordinates and supervises inmate services, activities and programs.
• Supervises inmate movement, maintains discipline and prevents the introduction of contraband into the facilities.
• Receives newly committed offenders and evaluates behavioral adjustment to confinement.

Qualifications

GL-07:

One year experience providing supervision and care to criminal offenders in the operations of a correctional and/or detention facility; enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct; and exercising sound judgment in making instantaneous decisions affecting life, well-being, civil liberties and property. Experience may have been gained in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention.

OR

Education: One full academic year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science, or other fields related to the position

OR; a

Combination of education and experience.

GL-08:

One year experience equivalent to the GL-07 grade level providing direct supervision and care to criminal offenders and providing guidance to lower level correctional officers in the operation of a correctional and/or detention facility; enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct; and exercising sound judgment in making instantaneous decision affecting life, well-being, civil liberties and property. Experience may have been gained in work such as serving as a lead police officer; mental health counselor in a residential facility; or detention officer.

YOU MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED AND COMPLETED OF-306 FORM WITH YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A COMPLETED OF-306 FORM WITH YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Suitability, Clearance & Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Driving Record Requirement: Incumbent is required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Maximum Entry Age Limit: This position is a primary law enforcement position and covered under special retirement provisions for law enforcement officer subject to maximum entry age and mandatory retirement. Applicants appointed to a Lead Correctional Officer position must be at least 21 years of age. Also, applicants appointed to a Lead Correctional Officer position in the Federal service must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to the position unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. This requirement may be waived only for preference eligible veterans.

Drug Testing: This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program. Selectee is subject to pre-employment testing and random post-appointment testing thereafter.

Medical Requirements: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment medical exam.

Education