US Marshals Service

Supervisory Prisoner Transportation Specialist

US Marshals Service • $108K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in prisoner transportation or law enforcement
  • Proven leadership experience in a supervisory role
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state laws regarding prisoner transport
  • Experience in analyzing and improving operational processes
  • Ability to maintain security protocols and ensure safety during transportation

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on federal and military prisoner movements
  • Evaluate and improve JPATS transportation program effectiveness
  • Conduct studies to enhance prisoner scheduling efficiency
  • Assign and prioritize tasks for subordinates
  • Assess performance and identify training needs for staff

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Potential eligibility for relocation and recruitment incentives
  • Support for work-life balance and well-being programs
Full Job Description
Summary

The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Prisoner Transportation Specialist responsible for managing and coordinating the JPATS transportation scheduling program.

This position is located in the Justice Prisoner and Air Transportation System (JPATS) division in Kansas City, MO.

Pay charts:

Kansas City, MO

$108,173.00 - $140,627.00

Oklahoma City, OK (Locality Pay Area of Rest of U.S.)

$106,437.00 - $138,370.00

Duties

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As a Supervisory Prisoner Transportation Specialist at the GS-0301-13 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide technical guidance and expertise regarding the movement of federal prisoners and detainees; state and local government prisoners; and United States Military prisoners.
  • Appraise the JPATS transportation program to ascertain if the program is operating effectively and efficiently and recommends changes and improvements.
  • Participate in special studies and analysis of prisoner scheduling in order to improve the ability of JPATS to effectively carryout the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security detention management programs.
  • Establish priorities and assign work to subordinates; evaluate work performance of subordinates; interview candidates for positions; and identify developmental and training needs of subordinates and take initiative to provide identified needs.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable determination of suitability for a Public Trust position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probation period.
  • Must be a Current United States Marshals Service Employee and meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. (52 weeks at the next lower grade level)
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.


Qualifications

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion applicants must provide a copy of your SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional). No award SF-50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.

  • One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level.


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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following:

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:

  1. Provide advice and training to personnel regarding policies, restrictions, applicable laws for prisoner transportation activities;
  2. Analyze prisoner transportation program processes to recommend changes for improvements;
  3. Prepare and coordinate trips for the transportation of prisoners to pretrial hearings, competency examination, trials, etc.
  4. Maintain the security and safety of personnel, prisoners, and the public during trips by following organizational policy and procedures.


When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the agency with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. For additional information about CTAP eligibility click here.

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

About US Marshals Service

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. The USMS is responsible for providing security for federal courts, transporting federal prisoners, and apprehending fugitives. The agency also plays a critical role in protecting witnesses and managing assets seized from criminal enterprises. The USMS has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 18th century. Today, the agency employs over 5,000 people and has a presence in all 50 states.
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