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Career Mobility |
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There are opportunities at various locations across the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Generally, employees are expected to complete, at a minimum, a 12-month probationary period before applications for reassignment or promotion will be considered.
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Promotion Potential |
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All employees are required and expected to fully demonstrate their suitability for prison work in the position to which they are initially appointed. Before they are considered for promotion or advancement into other lines of work, an acceptable performance evaluation is required. While it may be the practice of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to fill vacancies internally if at all possible, no positive assurance of advancement can be given to employees. The length of the waiting period for such advancement cannot be estimated. Each employee is in competition with others who are similarly qualified. Selections are made from those individuals considered best qualified based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Probationary Period |
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Each new permanent employee who receives a career or career conditional appointment, serves a one-year probationary period immediately following his or her appointment. This period is used to determine the qualifications of the employee for continued employment. During this time, the supervisor monitors and provides guidance to the employee. For continued employment, the supervisor must favorably evaluate the performance and conduct of the employee. This time period also helps employees determine whether the work is compatible with their skills and aspirations. In addition, each new permanent employee who receives an excepted service appointment, including appointments which can be converted to permanent positions (i.e., Veteran's Recruitment Appointments ([VRAs]), serves a one-year probationary period immediately following his or her appointment.
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Work Schedule |
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Since institutions must operate around the clock, the day is divided into three work shifts of eight hours each. Employees rotate posts, days off, and shifts. All employees are "correctional workers first," regardless of the specific position to which an individual is hired (secretary, nurse, plumber, teacher, doctor, dentist, etc.). As correctional workers, staff may be called to work correctional posts at any time in emergency situations or as necessary.
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