Dec 14, 2022 · BOP trains their people to be correctional workers, not law enforcement officers. I’ve seen BOP creds, and you don’t need anything more than that. Try to make an arrest … you’re not …

Oct 9, 2007 · BOP employees can carry off duty if they qualified each year on the range but must follow local carry laws as far as I know. They are considered Federal LEO but have limited arrest powers. …

Apr 24, 2017 · Mike - The BOP is unlike most corrections positions. Officers are commissioned and receive full federal law enforcement salary and retirement. Staff fall under H.R 218 (LEOSA) and can …

Apr 6, 2015 · First BOP does not have an Academy. You attend the "Intro to Corrections Course" at Glynco and it is only 3 weeks long. They are way behind so most staff are not attending until 6-8 …

Jul 2, 2017 · The BOP gets 6c coverage because their primary responsibility is to maintain the custody of offenders, not because they are law enforcement officers, per se. BOP staff can only enforce a …

Jun 7, 2010 · A special block for those in Corrections. Sworn personnel only, please

Oct 17, 2010 · You actually make more with BOP then with NYS corrections. NYS starts at $36,420 while BOP starts at $43,545 at a GL5 level in that area. Even when you add the locality pay for …

Oct 25, 2009 · ALL BOP staff are trained as Correctional Officers and as Federal Law Enforcement Officers. They are trained in and do carry firearms at times. They also are prepared to defend their …

Dec 22, 2009 · So I've been working for the BOP for a month now, and today I received a call from a background investigator wanting to do a face-to-face with me. Is this normal? The guy on the phone …

May 3, 2020 · The BOP is very stingy with pay compared to other Federal LE. That said, most are hired at GL5, you are fortunate to be offered GL7. Where I am, Bachelors and even Master Degrees are …