- Position Title
- Correctional Officer
- Agency
- Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Announcement Number
- IMP-24-12234162-CAWV-SM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current employee of Indian Affairs (ASIA/BIA/BIE)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your current status.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your current status.
2.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Current of Former Federal Employees: Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal, please submit an explanation as to why it is unavailable and attach as a document.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level, and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP) or equivalent plan to improve my performance.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Correctional Officer position with the Federal government.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?
2.
Have you received an unfavorable suitability determination or been denied a security clearance by the Department of the Interior within the last year?
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the position. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response, or leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If using education to qualify, you MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts. If using academy/training courts to qualify, you MUST submit a copy of certification/training. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
3.
Minimum Qualifications for GL-05 Corrections Officer: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-05. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
4.
Minimum Qualifications for GL-06 Corrections Officer: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-06. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
5.
Minimum Qualifications for GL-07 Corrections Officer: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-07. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
6.
Minimum Qualifications for GL-08 Corrections Officer: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-08. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Calmly and quickly act in emergency situations, handle aggressive inmates, and act to prevent life threatening situations (i.e., riots, fire and emergency evacuations, and/or medical emergencies).
8.
Recognize potentially dangerous situations and react appropriately by keeping officials informed.
9.
Enforce rules and regulations governing correctional institute security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.
10.
Provide supervision, care and security of inmates in all the following posts at a detention facility: control room, booking, intake, and transport.
11.
Record information, such as inmate identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of inmate activities.
12.
Completed a federal, state, or municipal basic training academy in corrections.
13.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
14.
Lead, train, and advise other staff and inmates on established polices, regulations and procedures to ensure safety.
15.
Monitor conduct of inmates in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to establishes policies, regulations and procedures to prevent escape or violence.
16.
Take inmates into custody and escort to locations within and outside to facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
17.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
18.
Resolve and diffuse signs of discord, stress, or abnormal behavior with inmates.
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.