Job information seminarFederal Bureau of Prisons

Mission Statement

PROTECT SOCIETY by confining offenders in the

controlled environment of prison and community–based facilities that are

safe, humane, and appropriately secure,

and to provide work, and other self-improvement opportunities to

assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

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Characteristics Construction Timeline Basic Qualifications Career Opportunities Application Process How to Prepare

Federal Correctional Institution, Aliceville

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) &

Federal Prison Camp (FPC)

FCI will house approx. 1500 medium security

level adult female inmates

FPC will house approx. 250 minimum security adult female inmates

Medium Security

• Secure perimeter w/electronic detection systems• Controlled inmate movement• High staff to inmate ratio• Cell type inmate housing

Minimum Security

• Work/Program Oriented• Non-violent offenders• Dormitory style housing• No fence

Construction Timeline

Construction completion is anticipated the Fall 2011.

Hiring ScheduleCorrectional

Officer & other open

continuous positions accept applications this

Winter

Follow approved Staff Reporting

Schedule

Generally interviewing

and hiring starts four months

prior to construction completion

Employee Breakdown

300 - 320 Employees

Supervisor/Managers (BOP Transfers) 40%Entry Level/New Hires 60%

Basic Qualifications

Federal Law Enforcement Positions:Public Law 101-509 establishes mandatory

retirement age of 57

U.S. Citizen

Hire before 37th

birthday

Basic Qualifications

Positions in Federal Law Enforcement

All staff are Correctional Workers First!

Exceptions to 37 age limit

No age limit Preference Eligible Veteran Veteran Derived Spouse Physician Assistant Dental/Medical Officer Chaplain - Catholic, Islamic Jewish

Registered Nurse Psychologist (Up to age 40)

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Characteristics Construction Timeline Basic Qualifications Career Opportunities Application Process How to Prepare

Departments & functions

Basic Function Types of Positions Number of New Hires Entry Level Qualifications

Correctional Services

Supervise inmates

Administer security policies

Informal inmate

counseling

Monitor & influence inmate behavior

105 New Correctional Officers

Qualifications

GL-5 Correctional Officer

3 years of general

experience

Supervision

Counseling

Teaching

Management or professional sales

Bachelor’s Degree

Any major

Qualifications

GL-6 Correctional Officer

1 year of specialized experience

Mental Health

Residential work

Correctional / Detention

Officer

Police Officer

Sheriff supervising a

jail

1 year graduate education

Facilities Management

Maintains institution systems

Heat, light and water Waste disposal Vehicle maintenance Communications

Maintains physical plant to include grounds

and buildings

Facilities Management

17 New Hires Electrician

HVAC Supervisors Maintenance

Worker Supervisors

Plumber Automotive

Worker Supervisor

Food Service

Preparation of daily meals

Supervise inmate cooks

Maintain inventory

Sanitation

Food Service

10 New Hires

Cook Supervisor

s

Warehouse Supervisors

Cook Supervisor Qualifications

Knowledge of quantity cooking Plan & direct inmate crew Estimate time & ingredients Follow food preparation

procedures Use and maintain equipment

Education

Develop inmate courses

Provide educational programs

Maintain inmate libraries

Monitor inmate self-

study courses

education

8 New Hires

Education TechnicianTeacherEducation SpecialistVocational Instructor

Medical Services

Provide 24 hour inmate health

care

Offer ambulatory & emergency

services

Plans & provides guidance on procurement

Pharmaceuticals Medical Supplies Dental Supplies

Medical Services

12 New Hires

Physician AssistantNurse PractitionerRegistered NurseMedical Records TechDental OfficerMedical Officer

Financial Management

Accounting

Laundry

Budgeting

Commissary Sales

Property Management

Warehouse

Financial Management

8 New Hires

AccountantAccounting TechnicianLaundry SupervisorWarehouse Supervisor

Safety

Development & administration of safety program

Fire prevention procedures

Safety violation investigations

Administers & monitors

compliance with OSHA regulations

Safety

1 New Hire

Safety Specialist

Unit MANAGEMENT

Professional Case Management

services

Classification and parole needs

Assist inmates in problem

resolution

Develop individual release

plans

Informal inmate counseling

Unit Management

20 New Hires

Correctional CounselorCase ManagerUnit Secretary

Qualifications

GL- 5 Case Manager

Combination experience & education (24 semester

hours of social science coursework)

Casework in a correctional setting

Treating persons in need of social rehabilitation

Bachelor’s Degree

Any major including 24 semester hours of social science

coursework

GL-5 Clerical/Administrative Qualifications

Typing Filing Bookkeeping Office

management Oral

communication skills

Good writing skills

Human Resources

Pay administration

Performance Evaluation administration

Labor-Management Relations

Employee recognition & awards

Maintains & administers staff training programs

Interviewing & hiring staff

Human Resources

1 New Hire

Human Resource Specialist

Correctional Systems

Process inmate commitments and releases

Record legal and personal data

Operate institution mailroom

Maintain inmate property

Correctional Systems

5 New Hires

CorrectionalSystems Officer

recreation

Provide organized program activities

Develops & coordinates recreational and leisure inmate activities

recreation

6 New Hires

Recreation Specialist

Information Systems

Manages local area network

Procures computer hardware and software

Maintains desktop workstation equipment

Develops local policy

Information Systems

2 New Hires

IT Specialist

Network Technician

Religious Services

Organization and administration of inmate religious needs

Offers formal and informal religious guidance

Sacramental ministry

Religious Services

2 New HiresChaplain

denominations: Protestant Catholic Jewish Muslim Native American

Psychology Services

Coordinates formal and informal therapy

Provide full range of mental health services to inmates

Assist in interdisciplinary classification

Psychology services

8 New Hires

Doctoral levelPsychologists

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What to Expect

How/Where/When to Apply

Interview Process & Physical Exam

Selection & New Employee Training

Federal Law Enforcement Benefits

How to Apply

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submitted online

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When to Look

Correctional Officer

Fall 2011

Other positionsEarly 2012

Application Process

Paperwork

Videotape & writing sample

Physical Abilities Testing Video

Pre-Employme

nt Interview

Panel Interview

Pre-Employment Interview

Work History

Military History

Drug Use History

$ Financial History $

Criminal/Driving History

Family History

Panel Interview

Personal History

Work History

Correctional Scenarios

Job specific questions

Physical Exam

Physical Exam

Vision Testing

Hearing Testing

Urinalysis

X-Ray

After Selection

•No polygraph,• Tell the truth•Verified derogatory information is grounds for immediate dismissal

Initiate Background Investigation

•80 hours •Learn BOP policy and procedures•Educate on correctional work environment

Institution Familiarization

Training

•40 to 120 hours (depending on facility) at the institution in job specific duties until Glynco Training is scheduled

On-The-Job Training

•Pass/Fail Training while employed•Academic testing on policy & procedures•Firearms Qualification•Self-Defense •Physical Abilities Test

3 week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA

Employee Benefits

Annual/Vacation Leave – based on years of service –

>3 years of service earn 13 days<3 but >15 years earn 20 days

> 15 years earn 26 days

Sick Leave – 13 sick days per year

Federal Holidays – 10 holidays per year

Shift work – earns Sunday premium pay, night

differential and holiday pay

Commuter subsidy – up to $230 per month for van pool

participation

Life Insurance – Government pays 1/3 of Basic Life

Insurance – employee selects insurance

options

Health Insurance – Government pays 60% to 72% of cost of employee selected health

plan

Hazardous Duty Law Enforcement Retirement –

Retire with full benefits at age 50 with 20 years of service

or at any age with 25 years of service

*mandated retirement on 57th birthday

Thrift Savings Plan - Retirement savings and

investment plan like 401K – Government offers up to 5%

matching

Prepare Today

Increase Work Experience

Volunteer

Increase Education Level

Gain Technology Experience

Develop writing skills

Prepare Today

Maintain healthy lifestyle

Stay drug free

Financial Obligations

Pull credit report

Hire with another BOP facility

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