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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Have a career that matters
Will you answer the call for justice? Come to work every day knowing that you are keeping the public safe by confining federal offenders and assisting in their return to society as law-abiding citizens.
Have a career that affords mobility.
Where will you go? Start or continue your career at one of our facilities located in 169 locations nationwide including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. In some cases, you may be able to receive moving assistance.
Have a career that fits YOU.
Is job flexibility important to you? Our agency offers several worklife programs including a flexible work schedule, part-time employment, job sharing, and telework options.
Have a career you can grow.
How will your story end? Many of our executives started in entry-level positions and worked their way to the top. Your performance, knowledge, skills, and abilities are the only factors that limit your career potential.
Have a career that values diversity.
Are your unique qualities appreciated? In our agency, you'll find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions because we value that people are different and our talent reflects the communities we serve.
Our employees are valued.
Hard work and dedication are rewarded with great benefits.
Competitive Pay
Pay is based on the type of work you will perform and your location. For example, a correctional officer in a major metropolitan area would receive special Locality Pay at a Law Enforcement Officer rate. Depending on your factors, one of these pay tables will apply to you:
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Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) General Schedule & Locality Pay
Salaried employees who permenantly work in a correctional setting receive law enforcement pay. -
General Schedule (GS) & Locality Pay
Salaried employees who do not work in a correctional setting. -
Federal Wage System (FWS)
Craft, trade, and blue collar occupations who are payed hourly.
Fair Compensation
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Evening Rate
Employees who must work evening duty (4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) are paid a percentage of their basic hourly rate above regular pay
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Sunday Rate
Employees who must work on Sunday are paid 25% above regular pay.
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Overtime Pay
Employees who work beyond their normal hours are compensated for their time.
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Commuter Subsidy
Employees who work in certain large metropolitan areas and take public transportation to work can be reimbursed up to $230.00 per month.
Performance-Based Awards
Sometimes monetary awards can be earned in certain circumstances such as:
- Performing a courageous act or developing a new technique/procedure that has a substantial impact on our agency and/or government-wide operations.
- Achieving a sustained outstanding performance rating on your employee evaluation.
- Graduating from the Staff Training Academy with honors.
Health Insurance
Healthcare is available to Federal employees, retirees, and eligible family members. Choose from the widest selection of health insurance plans in the country where the Government pays around 72% - 60% of the cost and you pay the remaining 28% - 40% depending on the plan you select.
Dental & Vision Insurance
Dental and vision insurance is available to eligible employees, retirees, and their eligible family members on an enrollee-pay-all basis with competitive premiums and no pre-existing condition limitations.
Life Insurance
Basic life insurance is automatic unless you waive the coverage. Your age does not affect the cost of Basic insurance which is shared between you and the Government in which you pay 2/3 of the total cost and the Government pays the remaining 1/3. In addition to the Basic coverage, you can elect to purchase three forms of optional life insurance in which age does play a factor and you pay the full cost.
Vacation Leave
The amount of vacation leave (also known as annual leave) you receive depends on how many years of federal service you have attained, including creditable military service. Use the slider below to quickly determine an amount.
With 1 year or less of federal service you would receive 13 days of vacation leave annually.
- With 3 year or less of federal service you would receive 13 days of vacation leave annually.
- With 4-14 years of federal service you would receive 20 days of vacation leave annually.
- With 15 or more years of federal service you would receive 26 days of vacation leave annually.
Sick Leave
All full-time employees earn 13 sick days per year.
Holidays
There are 10 paid Federal Government holidays during the calendar year.
Performance-Based Awards
Employees who receive sustained outstanding performance evaluations may be awarded with days off.
Savings on Health Care and Dependent Care
Contribute money to Flexible Spending Account from your salary BEFORE taxes are withheld then get reimbursed for your family�s out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses.
Access to a Fitness Center
At most locations, your family is also permitted to have access to the same well-equiped staff fitness center that you may use.
Discounted Events
Enjoy activities and travel opportunities with your family at a lowered group rate at events organized by the Employees Club.
Early Law Enforcement Retirement
If you work full-time in a prison, you qualify for "hazardous duty" law enforcement retirement provisions which means:
- With 20 years of service, you are eligible to retire at age 50.
- With 25 years of service, you may retire at any age under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Smart Investment Options
Government employees have access to a powerful investing tool called the Thrift Savings Plan. We'll match your contributions into the TSP dollar-for-dollar on the first 3% and 50 cents on the dollar for the following two percent!
Our employees are family.
Our long-standing culture of being a close-knit family sets us apart from other agencies - at the BOP you don't just get to know your coworkers, you make life-long friends. And as a close family, we are always there for one another especially when someone is in need. Our agency has several formal programs that exemplify this close bond:
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Co-Worker Emergency Fund
Employees can establish a fund to assist other staff members during financially damaging tragedies. -
Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
Employees can donate their annual leave to other staff members who are experiencing a medical emergency. -
Employee Assistance Program
Staff and their dependents who are experiencing personal problems in their life are eligible to talk with a licensed, certified counselor for up to 6 sessions per problem per year.
Our employees are giving.
We have a long history of giving to the communities that we serve. Our staff participate in various programs and activities by allocating time, resources, and money to help others in need.
- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Every year during the CFC season, many FBOP employees support people and communities in need across the country and around the world through contributions to the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. - Feds Feed Families (FFF)
Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions (food, services, and time) to food banks and pantries of their choice. -
Points of Light Foundation
The Points of Light Foundation, the world's leading volunteer organization, has recognized FBOP employees and programs for their outstanding volunteer efforts with the Daily Points of Light Program. - Some of the other charitable organizations and programs our employees support include: