Correctional Treatment Specialist (Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist)

Overview

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

Imagine a career with job security, regular advancement and law enforcement benefits, including the possibility of retirement after 20–25 years. At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, you can learn about law enforcement benefits, competitive pay and generous vacation leave at www.bop.gov.

Basic Requirements

A. Degree : that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.

Evaluation of Education

• Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government / political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.

Evaluation of Experience

Education / Experience Requirement

AND In addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements, all applicants must have the following :

Education :

GL-09

Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

GS-11

Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other coursework related to the position.

OR

Experience :

GL-09 and GS-11 : You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Experience Examples

GL-09 :

GS-11 :

Combination of Education and Experience

GL-09 and GS-11 : Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Factors : Applicants applying for this position must possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for this position.

GL-09 :

OR

GS-11 :

OR

NOTE : All applicants must clearly address this professional experience in their resume to be found qualified.

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

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

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