Correctional Program Specialist (Correctional Services Specialist)

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• *Experience:**
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.
• Specialized experience must involve substantial engagement with a correctional program, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques.
• Alternatively, experience in effectively working with inmates and associates within a correctional environment.
• Proven ability to successfully perform supervisory or administrative duties, including:

* Understanding issues related to custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates. * Comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures. * Experience in training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities, evaluating operations, and maintaining high work standards.

• This experience should have been gained in an administrative position or a role involving the successful direction (or assistance in direction) of an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.
• *Examples of Qualifying Experience Include:**
• Reviewing and analyzing correctional services operations, security requirements, and reporting findings.
• Evaluating security controls, disturbance plans, and inmate accountability systems.
• Planning and implementing institutional exercises.
• Reviewing and managing staffing rosters and guidelines.
• Initiating, monitoring, and overseeing monthly reports.
• Conducting after-action reviews, internal investigations, and security assessments.
• *Education:**
• There is no substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement for this position.
• *Note:**
• Both paid and unpaid experience will be credited. Ensure actual time spent on activities is clearly indicated.
• Your eligibility will be based on your responses to the application questions.