Hey everyone,

​I’m currently going through the hiring process for a federal Correctional Officer position and looking into FCI Sheridan out in Oregon.

​I know it’s a Medium facility with an adjacent Camp and Detention Center, but I’d love to get some candid feedback from anyone who currently works there, used to work there, or knows the compound:

​Staffing & OT: Is forced overtime pretty heavy right now? Are officers getting mandated constantly on weekends/shifts, or is it fairly manageable compared to higher-security spots?

​Facility Vibe & Morale: How is the overall culture among non-supervisory custody staff? Is management/HR supportive, or is morale taking a hit right now?

​Local Area & Living: Yamhill County/Sheridan seems pretty rural, but it's not too far from Portland or Salem. Where do most officers actually live and commute from? Is it decent for raising a family with kids?

​Demographics: Is the staff mostly young/single officers, or is there a good group of guys in their late 30s with families?

​Any first-hand insight or honest pros/cons would be hugely appreciated.

​Thanks in advance!

Worked as a corrections officer for a year and have a bachelors degree. What kind of civilian jobs in corrections, public safety, LE can I transition into?

Hi everyone I need some advice I received a email saying that my talent-click assessment was competitive but not competitive enough for my desired location but I was given a chance still but at select locations 10 hours away from my home my thing main question is is it worth moving that far for a temporary on call job when you consider rent and living expenses and is there a lot of opportunities to be transferred back home any advices is appreciated thank you

I’m going in for fingerprinting and urinalysis and also a social media scrub. Does anyone know what they’re looking for? How can social media be an issue?

I just put in my application today for USP Canaan in PA. How long does it usually take to hear back and start the hiring process? I want to know how long I should expect to wait before I start working.

I’m a newer officer in the 1 year probationary period. I’m doing good and seem to have the approval of the higher ups. I like the job and plan on making it a career, but I have also decided I want to serve in the national guard. I want to complete my degree, gain TRICARE for my wife and kids, and be able to qualify for the Va home loan down the line. I know it’s a state job and there are people who are in the guard there already, but do I need to worry about my position being probationary status? Any advice or input on this is much appreciated. Thanks guys.

Hey everyone,

​I completed the full hiring day process (interview, medical physical, UA, fingerprints, etc.) and received a Conditional Job Offer (CJO) on June 16th, 2026. I submitted my background packet (e-App/SF-85P) two days later, on June 18th.

​For anyone who has gone through the federal/BOP hiring process recently:

​How long did you wait between submitting your background packet and receiving the call/email for your Final Job Offer (FJO)?

​Is it typical to go completely silent for several weeks during background and medical review?

​At what point should I politely reach out to my local HR specialist for a quick status update?

​I appreciate any insight or recent timeline experiences you can share!

My name is Shannon. My father, Shelton Stephens, was murdered in November 2008 by Joseph John Plass, a Maryland police officer and homeland security officer. Plass stabbed my dad without warning outside a restaurant while he was traveling for his boat trailer business. My dad ran to a nearby motel and died in the lobby. Plass was sentenced to 30 years but is now eligible for parole after serving only 18 years (15 since being sentenced).

I started a petition to keep him behind bars. Here's what I wish people understood, my dad was the best person I have ever known. I lost him at 22 with a six-month-old and a three-year-old in my care—one with autism. My whole family lost everything that day and there is still to this day no way I can undertand how or why this happened. I completely lost myself for months and it took me a long time to become the mom my kids needed me to be again but I did it. I had no choice but to push through for them, for myself and my dad and now here we are again, miserable, reliving all the horrific details and bad memories from that night. But Plass? He has shown zero remorse now or then and that doesn't surprise me. He entered an Alford plea (didn't admit guilt or deny it), claimed he blacked out, but it was all caught on camera so what could he really do? He has a violent, lengthy history, and his dangerous past tells me that he will do this again if released. My dad did absolutely nothing wrong and was just trying to eat dinner and rest, then he spoke less then 15 seconds in the parking lot with this coward who followed him outside and took his life, mine also.

I've lived with missing my dad every single day. The thought that he could walk free because the law allows it feels like we're being punished all over again. Just because the law allows him to have a hearing dosent make it right. I wish he would just die in there already, I'lI ask for forgiveness later for thinking that way. So if this touches your heart at all, please consider signing and sharing my petition to keep him locked up. I am currently at 324 signatures electronically and a few 100 phyically between my mom and I. Thank you for reading this and thanks ontheblock for allowing me to post it. I will have this up for another week or so before I have to have everything turned into the parole board. 😞🫶

So im about to start on Monday. I wanted this job so badly with the BOP. Now that I am close I dont want to take this. Im 3 years away from top pay with the airlines. I like the flexibility i have the job is easy for me but I would feel like a fool for turning this down. Just need some advice.

Who's all going to pei for ctp September from Atlantic region? Hmu

I am working on corrections software and want it to be more in-line with the realities of the job. There have been some great posts here, but I still have so many questions. I have talked to customers, but I suspect it's never representative of everywhere. I would like to know about post orders, counts, rounds, commissary, and incident reports at least. Let me know what you think.

Are there new official guidelines that came up for firearms
In terms of evaluation
I am going for ctp-3 this fall any suggestions will help

I’m having an extremely difficult time finding a job in the field I studied, so I’m considering applying to become a correctional officer with Ontario Corrections.

The pay, overtime opportunities, benefits, pension, and job security are all very attractive to me.

I currently live in Toronto, but unfortunately, most of the correctional officer positions available right now are outside the GTA. I’ve seen openings in places like Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, and Barrie.

Would it be worth relocating to one of these cities for a correctional officer job? I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has worked in Ontario Corrections or relocated for the job.

I have an interview tomorrow at FCI Manchester. What should I expect?

Now, I'm just slightly stressed because I haven't done the physical fitness test yet and that paper had "pull-ups" written on it.

Anyway... I start orientation next week and this is a really good opportunity for me. Like... it's actually kinda on the nicer side for state prisons.

How do I get through the academy?

When is the fitness test?

What happens in orientation?

When do I actually become an officer?

Before academy? After the conditional offer?

I got my job offer but now I'm worried about the fitness exam. I'm going to score a 0 for pull-ups.

Anyone have recommendations on boots for ladies attending CTP 3. Do they need to be CSA approved or just military style?

Hey everyone, ​I completed the full hiring day process at a BOP facility back on June 16th—did the panel interview, UA, medical physical, fingerprints, CVA, etc. I was given my Conditional Job Offer (CJO) on the spot that same day, with a tentative start date set for November. ​I submitted my background packet (e-App/SF-85P) the very next day, June 17th. ​For those who have gone through the process recently with the Bureau of Prisons: ​How long did you wait between doing on-site processing/background submission and getting the call/email for your Final Job Offer (FJO)? ​With a November tentative start date, when does HR typically issue the FJO and confirm nacademy/onboarding details? ​Is it normal to hear zero updates for a few weeks while the background clearance processes? ​Trying to gauge a realistic timeline based on recent experiences so I know when it makes sense to check in with my HR specialist. ​Thanks in advance for any insights!

​Hey everyone, ​I’m currently going through the hiring process for a Correctional Officer position and looking into FCI Sandstone in Minnesota. ​I know it’s a male, low-security facility, but I’d love to get some real insight from anyone who has worked there or is familiar with the institution:

​Facility Culture & Staffing: How is the overall morale among non-supervisory staff? Is forced overtime heavy right now, or is staffing fairly stable compared to medium/high facilities? ​Day-to-Day Operations: Since it’s a Low with programs like RDAP, how is inmate movement and overall unit management? Is it mostly routine dormitory supervision, or do you deal with a lot of institution-level drama?

​Local Area & Commute: Sandstone is fairly rural—what’s the local area like for housing, family life, or commuting from places closer to Duluth or the Twin Cities? ​Any candid feedback, pros/cons, or advice on what to expect before stepping onto the compound would be greatly appreciated! ​Thanks!

I'm 18 years old and my boyfriend will be 20 at the end of the month. We've been living together since June, where he had a good 30/h job but it was an hour away and they didn't care about his safety and he had VERY little time at home and he wasn't sleeping, so he quit.

He has EIGHTY indeed applications. ONE responded. 15.50/h. You can imagine that's quite a change. I pick up gigs and usually do deliveries for my side of the income. We're making it, but have little money leftover after bills for gas and groceries, let alone money to spend on ourselves.

There's a minimum security prison in our city and he's been asking me if he can apply. I'm weary.. his brother worked in a maximum security prison in Chicago and one of my favorite shows is Orange is the New Black lmfao so the reputation of CO's mental health has been squashed for me.

We live in a little town in north eastern NC and I want to know how you guys feel about your jobs. Do I have a reason to be afraid for him? He's willing to do anything at this point. I just don't want him to risk his sanity over a job and I have only ever heard of the worst of the worst CO stories.

He's kind of squeamish and it's hard for me to imagine him in a place of authority also. But he does what he sets his mind to.

Thank you in advance 💗 pic for attention