Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Indian Police Academy in Artesia, New Mexico; Devils Lake, North Dakota. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Maybe Authorized Responsibilities As Correctional Officer Instructor, GS-0007, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Supervises criminal offenders while in detention/correctional institutions or community based detention/correctional treatment or rehabilitation facilities. Ensures facility, staff and offender are safe and properly cared for. Manages and coordinates offender services, activities and programs that could entail escorting offenders to places of employment, appointments, activities, etc. Enforces standards, rules and regulations provided in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual (BIAM), Department of the Interior (DOI), Departmental Manuals (DM) and other references governing the operation of the detention/correctional facilities and programs. Oversees the admission and departure of criminal offenders according to regulations and operational description. Ensures appropriate documentation is in place. Responsible for the orientation (i.e. rules, expectations) for new arrivals and the safety of the offenders and his/her belongings during transport to and from a facility. Provides preliminary interviews for physical/mental health and classification assessment. Instructs classes and conducts practical exercises according to pre-established lesson plans and course outlines for the students to achieve course objectives. Monitors and evaluates the performance of students, investigates student misconduct and provides advice and counseling. Participates in committees to review curriculum, makes oral and written presentations on training courses and makes recommendations for improvement. Serves as program manager for training programs, supervises students, other instructors, and coordinates all logistics for a Corrections Training Program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). GL-09 Grade Level: To qualify at the GL-09 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GL-08 or GS-08 grade level performing the following duties: performing as a law enforcement officer or as a correctional officer in a detention or similar facility; providing instruction or training to staff or co-worker in the law enforcement or corrections field; and providing assistance in the development in assisting with the a preparation or development of training material, guidance documents or standard operating procedures for law enforcement or correctional officers. 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. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education There is no education substitution. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2026 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Artesia, New Mexico; Devils Lake, North Dakota. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your [probationary period -OR- trial period] your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
