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Thank you for your interest in the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

We recognize that the Bureau's real strength is derived from our staff. The BOP "family" is a diverse, well-trained, and career-oriented team with the finest corrections professionals in the country. The Bureau has approximately 35,000 highly-motivated individuals working in more than 106 facilities throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

We encourage you to explore our website at www.bop.gov and consider a career in corrections with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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