Sorry so long to respond Squeeze. Been on vacation. We always have corrections officer openings. The penitentiary in Rawlins currently has about 40 openings but all 5 facilities have openings most of the time. We’re one of the few states that haven’t had to do layoffs or have furlough days.

Hey prznboss, I am 3 1/2 years away from retirement here in a county jail next door to the east. I’ll have 32 years, 3 prisons 2 jails and a need to move west. Got room there for an old country boy? We here in the county have to mee the rule of 75 for pension eligibility. 20 yrs gets you 40%, 25 gets 50% and 30 gets 60% maxed out. I’ve got alot left and with a 6 year old I am not ready to quit yet. BOP is a good deal unless your over 37 to start. Trained with some BOP people and they were good folks. CERT, PPCT etc…

Be nice if they would hire if older than 37 and you had to opt out of retirement

The federal government’s supposed to be the great defender of civil rights but they’re the biggest discriminators there are. I just kicked a 25 year old inmate’s butt just the other day but I’ve been too old to get on with the feds for quite a few years now. Oh well, I wouldn’t want to ever have to leave Wyoming anyway!

Hello: In Saskatchewan (canada) our government says that we have to put 30 years in corrections before we can retire…our age and years of service has to equal 80…so for instance I have been there for 20 years and I am 42 so I have another 10 years left so I would be 52 when I retire!!!

not a veteran, i understand the law but just funny to me how the gov says you cant descriminate as a employer but i thinks this law is discrimination because its saying once your a certain age your not good enough on both ends of the career scale! JMO

Public Law 101-509 establishes mandatory retirement age of 57 for federal law enforcement officers. 100% of Federal Bureau of Prisons positions are covered under Federal law enforcement retirement and you must work 20 years to collect retirement. If you want to learn more, visit www.bop.gov or www.usajobs.gov. But as with most regulations, there are exceptions. Mission critical medical positions, doctoral level Psychologists up to age 40, Chaplains of some faith groups and – new to the exception list – “preference eligible veterans” or their “derive spouse.” If you think you might be qualified for the veterans exemption, learn more at www.fedshirevets.gov or contact your local Veteran’s Rep or Transition Assistance Program Manager. Yes, we are hiring.

i would apply to BOP but since im 39yoa i am descriminated against, WHY? im in way better shape then most and have been in this field since 89. why can gov descriminate against your age but other employers cant!

I have familiy in the BOP and they say it is way better than state matter of fact I also applied to start A carrer in FBOP.
Were Im from the State prison system here is HELL but the pay is out standing the new prison that is going to be online in about 6 months is were I applied after familiy has told me State is A hastle and Fedral is were you want to go ….I dont know if thats true but I do know that the person telling me this info is not visibly stressed in way whitch some of these forum writer’s and columnist’s are saying A normal C/O’s life is.I do understand that every facility is diffrent but this one is close and theres all new staff so I’ll take my chances in the ow Security Facility first ,than rather go to A state job …..and suffer furlough’s

BOPRecruter,

Is there a way to get around the age restriction? I have applied several times. Everything comes back denied do to my age. Do they take into consideration experiance and other qualifications?

Yes, we are hiring all over the US and no, you have NEVER been required to have a degree to be an entry level Correctional Officer! Learn more on the discussion tab at our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/BureauofPrisonsMid-AtlanticRegionTalentTeamRecruitment. Lots of great discussion happening there. You can also find out more about position vacancies by following us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/BOPRecruiter.

Where do you live? There might be an institution hiring within 200 miles of your house!

I’m starting my training with the FBOP on Monday. My degree isn’t finished, but they accepted me. I think my military experience counted as specialized experience. If you have worked corrections, you shouldn’t need a degree to get in.

Is BOP still requiring a degree for CO’s?

My friend just made the jump from a state prison system to the Federal prison system in West Virginia. He loves it and not to mention that he went from less than 30k per year to over 62k. He is loving it, but there is an age limit of 37 years or younger.

I have been involved in law enforcement and corrections for the past 9 years. I have recently applied for the FBOP. Anyone out there work for the Bureau or have? Looking for some further insight on the way they run, and how they are to work for.