You will serve as a CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST in the NPC Corrections and Programs Office (PERS-00D) of NAVAL CONSOLIDATED BRIG MIRAMAR.

Duties

You will recommend broad policies and develop procedures to conduct security programs for the entire military correctional facility (MCF). You will research and maintain specification data on equipment and supplies pertinent to security operations. You will coordinate functions and administration in your area of responsibility to accomplish objectives and goals established by superiors. You will develop operational plans and procedures to resolve problems that arise in your area of responsibility. You will evaluate procedures, programs and policies to determine effectiveness, efficiency, progress and accomplishments, ensuring proper application of techniques to achieve intended goals. You will inspect all areas of operation within your area of responsibility to ensure work schedules and security requirements are maintained.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Duties require the physical ability to move about the facility comp0lex to conduct inspections, monitor operations, respond to emergencies, climb ladders and negotiate tight spaces.
• Must be able to operate electronic doors and carry a personal distress alarm devise
• Must be able to participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
• No physical demands beyond those satisfied by good basic health are anticipated, however, tuberculosis and blood borne pathogens are considered potential hazards in a correctional setting.
• Work hours may be varied and include evenings and weekends
• A pre-employment physical examination is required.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing standard reference materials and guidelines, regulations and/or instructions pertaining to correctional security programs and operations to advise personnel on correctional processes and techniques; 2) Recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of security operations in order to protect life and property; 3) Analyzing corrections programs in order to determine appropriate staffing levels and resource utilization; 4) Enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security, prisoner accountability and prisoner conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out appropriately; and 5) Enforcing safety and security measures to protect life and property. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/correctional-institution-administration-series-0006/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience as described above may qualify with education.

Have successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Have successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Have an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled with a major study in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
-Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.

THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL CONSOLIDATED BRIG MIRAMAR Naval Consolidated Brig San Diego, CA 92145 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]