(BOP) - The United States Penitentiary (USP) in Thomson, Illinois, is seeking individuals interested in working with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). This is an excellent opportunity to seek employment with the federal government and to have a meaningful career in public service with an agency that values a diverse workforce.
A Career Fair, with special emphasis on Correctional Officers*, is scheduled for Friday, November 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at the USP Thomson Training Center, 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL 61285. Interested applicants should create a profile on USAJOBS and submit their application online prior to attending. To apply for a Correctional Officer position, use Announcement Number BOP-N-2021-0001. Human Resource staff, and other professionals from USP Thomson, will be on-site during the career fairs to provide assistance with the application process, if needed. Applicants should bring a resume and two forms of identification with them to the Career Fair. Veterans should also bring a Member 4 copy of their DD-214 or VA rating decision letter and a VA Disability Certificate, if applicable.
Please note: 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. Candidates are subject to a drug urinalysis, physical examination and background investigation. Additionally, those hired must successfully complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques" training course.
For more information about the Bureau of Prisons, please visit our website (www.bop.gov); for questions about the upcoming career fairs, please contact USP Thomson Human Resources by emailing: TOM-Recruitment-S@bop.gov or calling (815) 259-1666. During the Career Fair, all CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be adhered to and a hand sanitation station will also be available.
*Applicants for Correctional Officer positions may be eligible for a 10% recruitment incentive.