(BOP) - The Bureau of Prisons is a career-oriented agency, offering a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development. With more than 37,000 highly motivated individuals, we are one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference in the lives of others. There are 122 Bureau of Prisons locations across the country and a listing of current openings is available on the USAJobs website.
Hiring Events are being offered at locations across the country (see below). Applicants should bring their resume and two forms of identification. Veterans are encouraged to attend and should also bring a Member 4 copy of their DD-214 or VA rating decision letter and a VA Disability Certificate, if applicable. In most cases, Federal regulations require BOP employees to be under 37 years old when hired; however, exceptions are made for certain hard-to-fill positions and for preference eligible veterans. U.S. citizenship is also required. All candidates are subject to a drug urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation and, if hired, must successfully complete the three-week residential course, "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." Please contact the hiring location for more information.
Learn more about working for the Bureau of Prisons on our website. Apply today to come "Work on the Inside"; a meaningful career in public service awaits!
USP Thomson - Veterans Hiring Event July 23 & 24, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m USP Thomson Training Center 1100 One Mile Road Thomson, IL 61285 Contact USP Thomson by e-mail at tom-recruitment-s@bop.gov for more information.
*Note: This is a Special Hiring Event utilizing the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) to expedite the hiring process by allowing applicants to apply for Correctional Officer positions directly and not through USAJobs.
Resumes should include the full address of all previous employers and show three years of supervisory experience or one year of law enforcement service. In addition to the information listed above, applicants who have not separated from the military must also provide a copy of a letter from the Commanding Officer stating the future date of separation.
- have a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR
- are a disabled veteran, OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR
- are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years) AND
- separated under honorable conditions (an honorable or general discharge)
Contact USP Thomson by e-mail at tom-recruitment-s@bop.gov for more information.