as the title says, more I look into prisons, more I'm having to look up definitions because it's dawning on me it's not a simple "apply, pass a background, tough it out" kind of job.

some of the govt-run prison systems pay decent in the northeast, like really decent.

then I scan past the "corecivic" or some other sketchy contractor's ad listing and I'm like - whaaat?

do any of you have preferences? I just get sketchy vibes, like, in transportation where I work subcontracting out usually means you don't want to actually work for the sub, you wanna work for the principal.

otoh, a private contractor might have more leeway to let you do your job with less interference.

thoughts?

Hello. I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this - let me know if there's another sub that would be better-suited.

Last year, I was the victim of an incredibly violent home invasion and attempted sexual assault. They finally caught the guy last month. I'm so relieved. He's going to be held at Rikers for at least 1-2 years before he's sentenced.

I can't help but wonder what he's experiencing. Aside from the regular amount of psychopathy, he had an extra layer of disillusionment (he seemed to think we had a pre-existing relationship). It was also his second attempt at this crime. He had tons of other crimes including criminal impersonation. When they finally caught him, he tried to run. He clearly thinks he's invincible.

I wonder how this translates to what he's experiencing in there. He doesn't have money, so I'm certain he needs to find alternative ways to get anything other than his "3 hots and a cot."

He's currently housed at EMTC and was temporarily moved to West Facility. Maybe sick or in some sort of solitary/protective custody. Other than that, I have no idea what it's like or how he's faring, but I can't help but hope he's getting the same or worse discomfort he has caused me.

Hey all. I want to know if I can become a correctional officer with these stacked against me. Here’s a background on me that may or may not disqualify me:

Diagnosed bipolar 15 years ago (on medication for 15 years and stable)
Voluntary hospital stay
DWI 15 years ago

I want to be a correctional officer and have many years unarmed security experience but I’m worried these all may disqualify me? Opinions please

Anyone here at the federal prison at Otisville? Just wondering about mandates and what the yard is like there?

Hey y'all so I was offered a CJ with the BOP at Danbury. How is the facility?

How long does it take to hear something back after seeing the psych doctor?

Hi everyone!
I recently applied for a Correctional Officer position with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC). I’ve completed my medical exam, fingerprints, and other required steps so far.
On September 25, I was notified that I’d been placed on the waitlist, and I haven’t received any updates since.
For anyone who’s gone through the FDOC hiring process:
How long were you on the waitlist before receiving an offer or academy start date?
Is being waitlisted a normal part of the hiring process?
Did you receive regular updates, or did you just get contacted when a position became available?
I’m mainly trying to get a realistic idea of the timeline so I can plan accordingly. Any insight or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

At the prison where i worked we have contract with Hawaii so obviously there’s a large Polynesian and Asian inmate population. You would think that they would welcome Polynesian and Asian officers in a “Hawaii” prisons but it’s us getting targeted and treated as if we’re going to be dirty. The prison does this racial profile thingy when hiring a Polynesian or Asian officer, it is actually rare to get an officer of these groups (maybe 1 every couple year). I talked to the other officers and they also told me they feel watched and profiled. Funny enough most of the staff are Latinos, it’s the prisons favorite and most privilege group yet it’s the Latinas that keep getting compromised and swept under the rug. If only they put in this much effort racially profiling the Latinas they wouldn’t have a Latina problem.

What is the better option out of the two ? Including benefits

I need some help you guys please. I have no clue how I failed.. I had a great interview and passed a psych for the military years ago. One error the doctor said I wrote I was angry on the test but that was definitely a error, he laughed and I told him absolutely not. My psych was canceled then I called in got it a day before original canceled appointment, then had an additional make up date mind you I took it day before the original date.

I've had a therapist due to being a single dad with an insane co parent. I even got full custody, my kid needed therapy and I needed help to help her.

I would be an exceptional CO and I've been so dedicated and devoted.

I won't let this defeat me, but has any appealed recently and got in?

I've seen mixed reviews. Man this one stings!

For me, it's "visitation" being shortened to "viso".

Couldn't tell you why, the word just scratches my brain in a bad way.

Maybe it's because they still use the word when trying to be serious, example:

Me: "turn around, hands behind your back"

Them: "I'm going to the box? But I have a viso tomorrow!"

Me: "...and?"

Hi everyone,

I'm a student at the University of Chicago taking a course on criminology, and I'm hoping to learn more about the day-to-day realities of being a correctional officer.

If you're a current or former correctional officer with the Illinois Department of corrections, I'd be grateful for the opportunity to ask a few questions about your experiences on the job as well as your perspective on what it's like to work in prisons more broadly. The interview could be done by phone, via Zoom, in-person, or whatever is most convenient.

If you're interested, please send me a PM. Thanks in advance!

Hey there, everyone!

I have a friend in FCI Miami Low on a 71-month bid on an FSA-ineligible charge. He has had excellent conduct, works full time, and participates in productive programs. He has had ZERO shots at all in 3.5 years. (I did time with him there.)

He has a home to go to and that home is in a big Florida city. The federal halfway house in his city is less than 5 miles from the home he will be returning to and lived at before his incarceration. He has plenty of familial support—financially and emotionally.

His piece of shit Case Manager has only recommended him for 90 days and totally dodges his questions. The Case Manager is a notorious liar, who tells anything you want to hear, with no moral clarity or regard for the truth, or anyone except himself.

With not having FSA and an almost 6-year sentence, I feel he should have a full year, or very close to it. I left from the camp (where everyone with >48 months gets a full year unless they have shots).

Can he appeal it via a BP-8, 9, 10? Would that move the needle? Any tips in your BOP experience, please share, so I can give him the best perspectives amongst all of you possible!

Thanks, everyone!

an acquaintance who works in corrections told me the "new thing" is give inmates a $100 tablet because it keeps them out of trouble 12 hours a day and is cheaper than hiring more COs or buying updated law books and stuff, but he said the inmates on some tiers are like... zombies.

he mentioned many of them are on meds too, so that's kinda... eerie.

is he exaggerating? is it really that bad to the point it's eerily silent except for beeps and boops coming from screens? sounds kinda like a bad sci-fi movie if you ask me, I kinda figure he was spinning a bit of a tale bcuz that's just what you do when your out drinking.

I work in transportation so I'm used to non-functional people, but you gotta actually keep ur head on a swivel to avoid, you know, causing an industrial accident.

Specifically USP atwater

I heard they dont get mandated a whole lot.

But what is the day to day like.

It it like county jail where you just look at buttholes all day long

Other than that are there other options for newbies to work overtime?

Received the invite for CTP2/3 anyone receive and sign there conditional offer yet ?

So I recently applied for the BOP and am advancing as a GL-5. Likely will interview soon.

Is there any way to negotiate a step increase? I hear of people being bumped up to a higher steps, and am wondering since I have a degree (I know that’s standard) and am a veteran, if I could negotiate higher.

If so, exactly how and when should I present my case for that? Thanks.

I am in the hiring process and have my medical and prework screening tomorrow and Thursday. Anyone on here work at the Hennepin acf in Plymouth and been through this process recently? Just curious what to expect.

Hey I’m currently a C.O for NYSDOCCS and in the National Guard. Does anybody kno if docs still pay out your salary while on military deployment or active orders ?

Today at FCC Florence they had a department head meeting and all department heads were told basically that they understand the union is back, but they will not be listening to them and if they don't like it, they can file. Is anybody else hearing the hiring that they have tried taking away our compress schedules away and it make them very difficult and also only taking two departments in lieu of holidays, but every other department still gets them is that happening anywhere else ?