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Posted: December 23, 2025 (22 days ago)

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Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

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Location

Salary

$59,018 - $75,622

per year

Closes

January 19, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting investigations into inmate misconduct in a federal prison, such as assaults, drug smuggling, or gang activities, by helping with evidence handling, report writing, and using tools like monitoring equipment.

It also requires maintaining overall prison security as part of daily duties.

A good fit would be someone with experience in investigations or law enforcement support who is detail-oriented and comfortable in a high-security environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, involving investigative assistance or research
  • Knowledge of investigative techniques, evidence control, and crime scene preservation
  • Familiarity with telephone monitoring equipment, drug test kits, and media recording devices
  • Ability to assist in investigations of inmate violations, including assaults, contraband introduction, narcotics, currency possession, and gang activities
  • Skills in developing reports, preparing correspondence, maintaining evidence, and providing computer support
  • Responsibility for maintaining institutional security on a regular basis, which takes precedence over other duties
  • Graduate education may be credited if directly related to the position, though education is generally not creditable above GL-5

Full Job Description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following: Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience which demonstrated the ability assisting in conducting investigations or investigative research.

Experience which demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques, control of evidence and crime scene preservation.

Experience which demonstrated knowledge and use of current telephone monitoring equipment, drug test kits, and all available media recording and playing devises.

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

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

Major Duties:

This position is located in a Federal Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility, in the Special Investigative Services Office.

Serves as an assistant to the Special Investigative Agent (SIA)/Special Investigative Supervisor (SIS) and is responsible for providing assistance during investigations, developing reports, preparing correspondence, maintaining evidence, and computer support.

Assists the SIA/SIS in conducting investigations of inmate violations of BOP prohibited acts of various severity levels, such as assaults, introduction of contraband or narcotics, possession of money or currency, communicating gang affiliation and/or participating in gang activities, and other prohibited activities.

Investigations can range in length from several hours to weeks or months depending on severity.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, the Special Investigative Services Technician is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/23/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/24/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: LEW-2026-0016