Correctional Program Specialist (Forensics Analyst)

Correctional Program Specialist (Forensics Analyst)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Duties

Provides invaluable substantive assistance to the Chief, Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) in supporting the complex security technology mission, and regularly acts as an expert spokesperson at high-level working groups within the law enforcement community.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Oversees, plans, coordinates and assists in directing the national cell phone forensic mission supporting the entire BOP.

Serves as the BOP's technical authority for selection and application of cell phone forensic tools and is responsible for a variety of complex intelligence and forensic analyses.

Provides guidance to field sites on the intelligence forwarded and its potential relativity to their investigative efforts.

Directs the collection and handling of all cellular devices in the field and provides operational intelligence in direct support of investigative activities.

Salary

$99,200 - $153,354 / year

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualification requirements :

Education :

GS-12 and GS-13 : There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience :

GS-12 and GS-13 : You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.

• Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes (1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions;
• 2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures;

and (3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards of work objectives.

This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of, an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are :

GS-12 :

• Knowledge in interpreting digital forensics related policy within the program area, where accepted methods and principles are questioned or challenged.
• Knowledge in managing, designing, developing, planning, and initiating cellular device forensic research projects and performing functions to create finished written and / or oral intelligence reports and studies pertaining to data retrieved from devices recovered at all field sites.
• Knowledge in preparing and presenting findings and recommendations, carrying out specific actions regarding controversial issues, and / or selling or implementing new ideas and concepts.

GS-13 :

• Experience in interpreting digital forensics related policy within the program area, where accepted methods and principles are questioned or challenged.
• Experience in managing, designing, developing, planning, and initiating cellular device forensic research projects and performing functions to create finished written and / or oral intelligence reports and studies pertaining to data retrieved from devices recovered at all field sites.
• Experience in preparing and presenting findings and recommendations, carrying out specific actions regarding controversial issues, and / or selling or implementing new ideas and concepts.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement / substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.

Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

How to Apply

You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.

NOTE : Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and / or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section.

Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and / or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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