Clarification from the agency

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Verification form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference.

Duties

• Intake / booking and release of inmates into and out of detention facilities, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain inmate files with booking, medical, programs and services, court orders, and releases in a documented format.
• Supervise and document the daily movement of inmates.
• Search inmates, cells, vehicles, and buildings.
• Transport and / or escort inmates to and from various detention facilities, as well as program and community services.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate inmate information and generate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual status reports on respective data logs.
• Protect life, institution data, personal and real property, and facilities from harm and / or unauthorized entities.
• Counsel inmates regarding adjustments to institution life, resolution of personal and behavioral problems, and acceptance of professional assistance in the rehabilitative process.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary / trial period.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12 / 31 / 1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position has been approved for Primary Law Enforcement retirement coverage.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• All new hires must successfully complete the Indian Police Academy (Correctional Academy) within one year of hire.

Qualifications

GL-05 :

To qualify at the GL-05 grade level you must meet ONE of the following criteria :

A. General Work Experience : Three years of general work experience.

B. Education : Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, at an accredited college or university.

C. A combination of experience and education that totals 100% of the requirement.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON WHOLE OR PART ON EDUCATION YOU MUST SUBMIT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.

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.

NOTE : If you have previous law enforcement (LE) Federal experience, you must enter the number of MONTHS when you respond to the questionnaire.

For example : If you have 5 years of Federal LE, you must enter 60 months, 4 years would be 48 months, etc. Otherwise, the system may screen you out.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS : The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposure to inclement weather.

Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily.

Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.

Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.

Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself / herself, or others is disqualifying.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : Upon selection, employees holding primary law enforcement positions must reside within 50 miles of their duty station unless a waiver is approved by the OJS Director or Assistant Director.

A failure to comply may result in removal from a primary law enforcement position.

Education