About the Position: Position is working within the Military Correctional Complex (MCC). The work requires frequent, direct contact with inmates. For more information about the MCC, 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

Perform a variety of laundry plant operations but primarily leads inmates performing laundry duties. Arrange laundry orders for shipment, take inventory counts, and operate commercial-type laundry washers, tumblers and conditions. Provide safety training to inmates. Develop plan for acquiring supplies and equipment and regulates stock levels of needed solvents and materials. Drive vehicles up to five-ton capacity to make short hauls throughout the installation. Properly load cargo within truck capacity and ensure load is properly distributed and secured.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation and criminal history background check.
• Facility personnel are required to complete the Army Corrections Command Pre-Service Training upon employment and complete 40 hours of training annually thereafter.
• This position requires the employee to undergo screening for tuberculosis upon appointment and an annual re-evaluation.
• 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.
• Position is designated as a Primary LEO and the work requires frequent, direct contact in the detention of inmates. Regularly-assigned contact with inmates expose the incumbent to daily stress and threat of potentially dangerous situations.
• 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.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• The incumbent of this position will comply with all provisions of the 15th MP BDE Regulation 190-3, Rules of Conduct and ACC Policy Letter #17, Standards of Conduct.
• This position requires the employee to complete the Army Corrections Command Pre-Service Training program to maintain security and control of inmates, appropriate staff/inmate interaction and understanding the rules of inmate conduct.
• Personnel who enter the Military Corrections Complex (within or outside the fence line) consent to inspection of their person and property, including their vehicle.
• Department of Defense Instruction, Number 1325.7 states all confinement facility personnel shall possess a high degree of maturity and emotional stability.
• Department of Defense Instruction, Number 1325.7 states 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.
• Effort is also required to lift objects weighing up to 9.07 Kilograms (20 pounds) with occasional handling of objects over 22.68 Kilograms (50 pounds).
• Works in the secured areas of the laundry areas and is subject to noisy, hot, and humid conditions.
• May be required to wear protective masks, gloves, or other gear. Works inside and outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency 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 Laundry Worker Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Plan, prepare and execute work requirements. Lead others in the performance of work in trades or labor occupations and spot-check work in progress and on completion. - 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 MaterialsOperation of Equipment and MachineryTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Employee must stand and walk on concrete floors. Work requires some quickness in hand and arm movements to keep pace with machines and meet production standards. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate vehicle controls and laundry equipment. Effort is also required to lift objects weighing up to 9.07 Kilograms (20 pounds) with occasional handling of objects over 22.68 Kilograms (50 pounds). Works in the secured areas of the laundry areas and is subject to noisy, hot, and humid conditions. Employee is at risk for cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of driving accidents, when loading and unloading vehicle, when operating laundry equipment, from carts or machinery and performing related duties in the laundry plant areas. May be required to wear protective masks, gloves, or other gear. Works inside and outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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