About the Position: Position is working within the Military Correctional Complex, United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB). The work requires frequent, direct contact with inmates. For more information about the USDB, please visit http://usdb.leavenworth.army.mil/main.htm. This position is primary/rigorous and is eligible for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) retirement coverage. The maximum entry age is 37 years old. Individuals who previously served in a primary position may be reinstated.

Duties

Serve as the technical and administrative supervisor of the Supply Warehouse, Directorate of Institutional Services, Military Correctional Complex (MCC). Plan weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates/inmates. Apply knowledge of standardized supply regulations, policies, and procedures and assure that items are ordered and delivered as required. Formulate, establish and implement a comprehensive vocational training program, which encompasses of formal instruction and hands-on training. Instruct on repair of serviceable clothing in need of minor repairs; initiate turn in of unserviceable clothing articles. Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and make formal performance appraisals. Observe inmates assigned to work detail and counsel inmates in the area of performance, attitude, and participation. Operate a vehicle up to five ton to pick up and deliver supplies and as necessary, operate up to a 6,000 lb capacity forklift to load and unload vehicles and transport heavy items.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense.
• This position requires the employee to complete the Army Corrections Command Pre-Service Training program.
• All Army Corrections Command employees are required to take 40 hours of training annually. Employees will receive basic training in inmate supervision and security as well as specialized training in their field.
• The position requires a physical fitness examination and medical screening upon appointment and an annual re-evaluation.
• The employee will comply with all provisions of the 15th MP BDE Regulation 190-3, Rules of Conduct and ACC Policy Letter #17, Standards of Conduct.
• Section 639 of Public Law 106-554 requires agencies to remove law enforcement officers from employment as law enforcement officers if they are convicted of a felony.
• The maximum entry age for positions covered under the special Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) retirement is 37 years old.
• Individuals must be appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 37. Individuals who are past the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a primary position, may be reinstated.
• This position is designated as a Primary LEO and the work requires frequent, direct contact in the detention of inmates convicted of offenses against the punitive articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• Regularly-assigned contacts with inmates expose the incumbent to daily stress and the threat of potentially dangerous situations such as verbal and/or physical attack by the inmate population.
• IAW The Prison Rape Elimination Act, the MCC may not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates, has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup community conferment facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Personnel who enter the Military Corrections Complex (within or outside the fence line) consent to inspection of their person and property, including their vehicle.
• Employee must undergo screening for tuberculosis upon employment and periodic screening thereafter.
• All confinement facility personnel shall possess a high degree of maturity and emotional stability.
• All confinement facility personnel shall have no civilian felony convictions or court-martial convictions for any offense with a maximum authorized sentence to confinement of over one year.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Materials Handler Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Plan work and explain technical aspects involving supply and warehouse operations and utilize an electronic ordering system to purchase supplies and materials. Lead others in supply/warehouse operations by ensuring materials and tools are available, demonstrating proper work methods and checking work during and after completion for accuracy and meeting deadlines. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Lead or SuperviseDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) The work requires frequent, direct contact in the detention of inmates convicted of offenses against the punitive articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Regularly-assigned contacts with inmates expose the employee to daily stress and the threat of potentially dangerous situations such as verbal and/or physical attack by the inmate population. Work requires the use of hand tools and mechanical devices and machines that require continuous use of arms, hands and fingers to pull and position materials.

Contacts

• Address HT-W6L302 USA CORRECTIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]