The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host two job fairs and application workshops on Saturday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 16, 2020. There are more than 100 job openings for Correctional Officers. Starting salary for Correctional Officers range from $42,000 to $50,000 depending on qualifications. A 10% Recruitment Bonus is available to those hired by Wednesday, September 30.
These are Law Enforcement positions eligible for full Federal pensions in 20-25 years. Other benefits include:
- 5% match to 401K
- ten Federal holidays annually
- 13 days of sick leave annually with no maximum balance
- between three-and-five weeks of paid vacation time annually.
For additional information at Federal Bureau of Prisons visit www.bop.gov or call the Thomson office at 815-259-1000.
The job fair on Saturday, September 12, will be held at the United States Penitentiary Thomson Training Center, located at 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL, 61285, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Job seekers will be able to meet with professionals and receive onsite application assistance. Call 815-259-1666.
Same day qualifications for eligible Veterans with resume and DD214 and VA Disability Letter (if applicable.)
Apply online at www.usajobs.gov. Search Keywords “Correctional Officer” and apply to the Nationwide posting. USP Thomson will assist with application and hiring process.
The job fair on Wednesday, September 16, will be held at the Grand River Event Center, located 500 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call 815-259-1666.
Applicants should create a USAJOBS profile and apply online prior to the job fair by visiting www.usajobs.gov and bring their resume.
Veterans should also bring their DD-214 and VA Disability Letter (if applicable.)
Apply online at www.usajobs.gov. Search Keywords “Correctional Officer” and apply to the Nationwide posting. USP Thomson will assist with application and hiring process.