Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) - FCI Waseca - On the Job Training (OJT)
Correctional Officer OJT program is an intensive program designed for transitioning military service members. This program provides broad exposure to correctional operations, security, and institutional services within a Federal Correctional Institution (FCI). Participants will gain firsthand knowledge relating to the following areas and positions: Correctional Officer, Food Service, Human Resources, Information Technology, Case Management, Education, Recreation, Safety, Psychology, Religious Services, Financial/Business Office and more. Upon completion, the participant will have a good understanding of daily operations in a correctional environment.
Job Description for Correctional Officer with the Bureau of Prisons:Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations. Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates. During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
Waseca is located about 1 hour 15 minutes south of Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 31 - 60 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway