This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 3-Uintah and Ouray Detention in Fort Duchesne, Utah. Relocation or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GL-08: To qualify at the GL-08 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent 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 decisions affecting life, well-being, civil liberties and property. Experience may have been gained in work such as serving as a lead as a police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility; or detention officer 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE LIMIT: The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement [or firefighter, if applicable] experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in the loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of a correctional officer, on any shift involves unusual mental and nervous pressure. It requires arduous physical exertion including prolonged walking, standing, and sitting while transporting, lifting of moderately heavy to light objects, restraining of offenders in emergencies and participating in escape and walk-away hunts. Incumbent must be physically capable of performing efficiently the duties of the position and be free from such defects or disease as may constitute employment hazards to themselves or others. WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent is regularly subject to physical hazards and dangerous conditions such as assaults and hostage situations. Due to the potential for uncontrollable situations to occur in a detention/correctional facility, the level of risk for hazardous and stressful working conditions is very high. Law Enforcement personnel are subject to short notice Temporary Duty (TDY) deployment to meet nationwide Indian Country law enforcement operational/mission requirements. This position may require frequent travel for long periods away from the normal duty station and may include remote or isolated sites. Based on operational necessity, TDY away from duty station is support of other BIA OJS units requires travel by air. 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Lead three or more correctional officers in a team approach to accomplish operational tasks related to correction/detention policy procedures. Operate the overall facility in accordance to policy and procedures. Supervise inmate movement and maintains discipline within the facility, on the grounds, and during recreational activities. Provide inmate supervision during transports to courts, medical appointments and to other facilities and coordinates and supervises inmate services, activities and programs. Supervise or conduct searches and seizes contraband within the facility, in cells, on inmates and prevents the introduction of contraband into the facilities. Maintain the security of the facility as well as the custody, safety and humane treatment of inmates. Receive newly committed offenders and evaluates behavioral adjustments to confinement. Conduct intake and classification new inmates. Provide humane and ethical treatment of inmates at all times.