Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

About the opportunity

This position is located in a Federal Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility, in the Special Investigative Services Office. The SIS Technician serves as an assistant to the Special Investigative Agent / Special Investigative Supervisor and is responsible for providing assistance during investigations, developing reports, preparing correspondence, maintaining evidence, and providing computer support. Duties include assisting with investigations of inmate violations such as assaults, contraband or narcotics introduction, and gang activities. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the SIS Technician is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $68,742 to $88,073 per annum
• Representative rate of $75,186 per annum ($36.03 per hour)

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5 for most positions covered by this standard, except where graduate education is directly related to the work of the position
• Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, equipping the applicant with the ability to assist in conducting investigations or investigative research, knowledge of investigative techniques, control of evidence, crime scene preservation, and familiarity with monitoring equipment, drug test kits, and recording devices
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements if applying as a federal employee
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages, including name, contact information, start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
• College transcript including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded, if education is used as a requirement or substitution for specialized experience
• SF-50 Form: Current or former federal employees not employed by the Bureau of Prisons must submit a copy showing competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary; unredacted copy of latest SF-50 required for federal employees
• Proof of CTAP eligibility, if applicable
• A copy of your most recent yearly performance appraisal/evaluation and a list of awards received in the last 5 years, if applicable

When to apply

• Opening Date: August 31, 2026
• Closing Date: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire
• Attach all necessary supporting documentation, ensuring files do not use special characters in filenames
• Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments using the unique link provided in your application submission screen and via email

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center and credit checks
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
• Reasonable accommodation requests for online assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments