This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Fort Belknap Detention in Harlem, Montana. This position is also open to the public under announcement DE-26-12943762-CAWV-JM. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. 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. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
As Supervisory Correctional Officer, GL-0007, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Serves as first line supervisor in a detention facility providing supervision and guidance to a staff for planning, directing, and administering the security program of a correctional institution to maintain the security and safety of the facility. Enforces rules and regulations relative to custodial security and safety of the facility including making daily inspections to ensure that established orders regarding facility, security, safety and sanitation are being followed. Responsible for the care, safety, and security of the general inmate population as well as all other inmates assigned to special management housing and program areas throughout the facility, Investigates reported violations of inmate prohibited acts (i.e. assaults, escapes, traffic of contraband, disturbances or other illicit activities), taking appropriate actions as dictated by the seriousness of the violation. Transports and/or escorts inmates to and from various detention facilities, as well as program and community services.