Corrections Advisor

Corrections Advisor Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Remote Work: No
Clearance: RSO or MRPT
Work Status: Full-Time
Position Description ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Corrections Advisor position in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Corrections Advisor will join the ATSG team and enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs’ (INL) on the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) – Honduras task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The CARSI Initiative, a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the INL Honduras Director, INL Honduras Deputy Director, INL Honduras Justice Sector Program Officer and INL Honduras Justice Sector Advisor serve as the INL Honduras Corrections Advisor, providing subject matter expertise on corrections and coordinate with all agencies that represent prison administration and management throughout the country.

Provide assistance to the Government of Honduras (GOH) with assessing the facility, procedures, management and operations capabilities of each prison.

Advise the GOH on developing a prison reform program that addresses prison policy, training, and inter-ministerial coordination, including identifying potential components appropriate for USG/INL support.

Provide mentoring and training on all aspects of corrections management to personnel of the GOH prisons system and other officials from the GOH as required.

Responsible for keeping INL Honduras leadership informed and briefed on all matters relating to corrections in Honduras

Coordinate with INL corrections experts on assessments, reform initiatives, advising, training initiatives, procurements, contract issues, visas, country clearances, and funding issues. Prepare documents as necessary.

Prepare regular reports for the INL Honduras leadership including drafting sections of various program requests and briefings as requested.

In consultation with the INL/KM/TAD Corrections Advisors design and provide prison operations and technical assistance recommendations to corrections officials in Honduras.

Review and make recommendations to INL program staff regarding corrections proposals, process and policy improvements, and training curricula.

Provide advisory and procedure assistance to the GOH in order to establish a safe, secure, humane, and transparent correctional system and assist with identifying the equipment, associated policies, procedures, curricula, programs, and systems required to operate a modern correctional department.

Prepare documents for grant or contract solicitations, including independent government cost estimates.

Assist in developing corrections programs which are coordinated with the police and other law enforcement, and judicial system.

Serve as the Honduras subject matter expert on corrections; to include policy analysis and program guidance on issues such as program progress, budgeting, development of host country correctional capacities and limitations of institutions, refurbishment of correctional facilities and training plans.

Keep abreast of local news and developments as it pertains to the Honduras prison system – including but not limited to relevant events occurring at correctional facilities and changes in local policies or laws related to the prison system – and brief INL leadership as appropriate.

Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts in the Honduran corrections system, relevant officials at other GOH institutions, civil society and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinate and communicate with relevant U.S. agencies and sections across the Embassy on corrections-related issues as appropriate.

Manage and carry out all necessary logistics to facilitate training programs in support of these programs, including coordination with other INL advisors.

Conduct periodic site visits to project locations, jails and prisons located in the region to perform onsite inspections and assessments of INL projects and programs, and other duties as assigned.

Develop curricula for training on various topics as required.

Provide classroom and field instruction on corrections topics as required.

All other duties as assigned.

Internally and externally, contribute to the successful implementation of the Department of State’s DEIA strategy with a focus on intentionality, transparency, and accountability.

Travel Requirements

National and international travel may be required.

Vehicle Rental Policy

This position is entitled to a rental vehicle for use adhering to the parameters specified in the contract. INL is not responsible for expenses incurred related to commute or personal use.”

Insurance

This position is authorized for private health insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Citizen, TCN, or LN.

The candidate must be able to pass an ATSG background investigation to begin employment and must obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification (for a U.S. Citizen) or a RSO certification (for a Third Country National or Local National) to gain Embassy and Department of State system access and be eligible for continued employment.

USN Candidates – Graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length. LN/TCN Candidates – Graduate of local government’s equivalent corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in lengthA minimum of ten (10) years of corrections experience in a prison facility

At least two (2) years’ experience in senior management roles that include strategic planning, resource management, budgeting, oversight and evaluation and active management operations, including incentive-based prisoner management programs, community corrections, probation/parole, and medical services.

Experience in developing information from prison security threat groups to improve prison operations, law enforcement and prevention.

Experience working with personnel at all levels of prison operations from guards working the prison grounds, to squad and section leaders, to outside leaders and community figures.

Strong verbal and written skills, with ability to present, defend complex analyses and proposals concisely.

Superior English and Spanish (at the FSI level 3/3) language communications skills both oral and written.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in any field with preference given to degrees in criminal justice, social sciences, accounting, or communications. Individuals without a Bachelor’s degree must have at least five (5) years of corrections management and supervisory experience at the rank of Deputy/Assistant Warden or higher.

Knowledge of corrections development and technical assistance programs in an international environment.

At least (5) years of experience working on international corrections related issues overseas, preferably in Central America, including experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, FBI, Defense, DEA and/or USAID).

Experience providing training or capacity-building support to correctional authorities overseas..

Knowledge of transnational criminal gangs and the nexus to prison-related violence, especially those prevalent in Central America.

Awareness of prison design, facilities, policy development, maximum security prison operations, and systems management.

About ATSG
ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.
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Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.

Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).

Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.

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