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New Search| Job Category: | Corrections Officer (level II and up) |
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| Job Title: | Corrections Advisor - Level IV |
| Hiring Organization: | Fedsys Inc. |
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| Closing Date: | 04/30/2013 |
| Job Location: | International |
| Description: | Description FEDSYS is a professional services company focused on providing reliable, cost-effective solutions to clients within both the public and private sectors. FedSys areas of experience and expertise include information technology, language services, intelligence, security, program management, customs and border management, and staffing. Services include requirements analysis, engineering, facility and systems design, systems integration and installation, customization, programming, maintenance, support, translation and interpretation, and training. Description Under the Criminal Justice Program Support contract, the US Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) is mandated to furnish assistance to countries and international organizations by strengthening foreign police and criminal justice systems with a wide array of support. In furtherance of the CJPS mission objectives, FedSys is currently seeking subject matter experts in the area of Corrections Advisor Level IV to support the Department of State in various countries and regions that include: Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Sudan, and the West Bank. Duties and Responsibilities · Level IV Corrections Advisors typically serve as leaders (e.g. Contingent Commanders) for smaller missions or deputy leaders (e.g. Deputy Contingent Commanders) for large and/or complex missions. · Level IV Corrections Advisors function at the senior executive level and set overall mission direction, working closely with INL. They liaise regularly with USG, senior host government, and international actors. · On rare occasions, Level IV Corrections Advisors may serve in very senior specialist roles. Knowledge, Skills and Ability · Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills. · The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise. · Ability to communicate in English (Foreign Service Institute standard for Level 4 reading comprehension, writing and speaking). · Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle. · Ability to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests appropriate to assigned mission/country. · Ability to work independently, working with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis. · Visionary skills and ability to form strong partnerships with diverse culture. Educational / Work Experience · Combined total of 8 years of work experience with a minimum of 5 years professional experience directly related to Correctional services. · Must be employed in the respective lines of work for which they are being considered, or recently retired/separated within the last five years. · Level IV Corrections Advisors must demonstrate ten years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, of which four years must have been in senior management and supervision (at the rank of warden or the equivalent of a facility of at least 500-beds or probation district or regional supervisor). · Level IV Corrections Advisors shall also have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement, a social science, business, accounting, or engineering or related field; or an advanced degree or law enforcement command training. · Overseas experience in senior level positions (Level III equivalent) on international corrections assistance missions is strongly desired. Professional Requirements · Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Language Requirements There is no foreign language requirement associated with this position. Interface This position will interact with both internal and external customers to include members of FedSys and customer senior management and international actors. Background/Security Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background and a nine-panel drug screening as a condition of employment. In addition, the candidate must also obtain and maintain at MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust) clearance level or higher as a condition of employment. Clearance level requirement may be subject to change at the Government’s discretion. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Candidate must be a US citizen with a valid US passport and valid US Driver’s License. Physical Demands/Work Environment The incumbent will generally work long work days in austere or post conflict areas of the world and in climates that include periods of extreme heat or cold. Further, they may be required to wear heavy personal protective equipment in the conduct of their duties. When travelling, the employee is expected to be able to hand carry their personal items and equipment, to include military type duffel bags. In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will need the ability to travel, bend, climb, verbally communicate, hear, lift, pull, push, sit, squat, stand, walk and see. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. FedSys, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law. ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FedSys, Inc. is currently seeking qualified candidates to apply for overseas law enforcement positions, including police advisors, justice advisors and corrections advisors of all levels. Our CJPS contract (Criminal Justice Program Support) offers career opportunities and jobs in support of international U.S. Government initiatives. Applications are now being accepted for criminal justice specialist positions in support of the U.S. Department of State efforts in international law enforcement development. These include anti-corruption, counter-insurgency, narcotics interdiction, public relations, and more. Positions are also available in support of U.S. Homeland Security programs, including linguists, translators and language interpretation experts. Overseas job opportunities and career positions are fluid and new openings are listed as required. Visit FedSys, Inc. for the latest news and application invitations. |
| Special Instructions: | Please apply directly to our website at www.fedsys.com |
| Additional Online Information: | http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FEDSYSINC&cws=1&rid=258 |
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