Correctional Program Officer (Supervisory Training Instructor)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

• Responsible for managing and supervising the delivery of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques program, at the Staff Training Academy, Glynco, Georgia.
• Coordinates orientation training for new personnel assigned to the Staff Training Academy as instructors.
• Instructs academic classes in the Introduction to Correctional Techniques program.
• Ensures “quality control” in programs delivered at the Staff Training Academy by observing and evaluating on-going instruction, and counseling Academy staff and students regarding instructional strengths and weaknesses.
• Instructs Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees and other involved in BOP supported training activity, in a wide variety of correctional techniques and procedures.

Requirements

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
• To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
• Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
• Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
• See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
• Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
• EEO Statement/Policy: The
• States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
• More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). 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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Required Documents

• Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration.
• If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc.
• Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.
• Resume (limited to 2 pages) must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional).
• Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, MOU, etc.).
• If providing a memorandum, it must follow the format below AND clearly cite the duties performed.
• To receive credit for experience, your resume and/or any satisfactory evidence must include:
• Start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY)
• AND Number of hours worked per week. SF-50: Current or former Federal employees
• NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons
• MUST submit a copy of their
• SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a
• Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you
• MUST provide the
• SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. Current federal employees
• NOT employed by the
• BOP and former federal employees
• MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation. Proof of
• CTAP eligibility, Click
• Here, if applicable. For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center
• What should I include in my resume? We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.