WORK ON THE INSIDE.

Want to create change? Do it from the inside out. Work at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Here you'll make a real difference. As a Federal Bureau of Prisons Nurse, Correctional Officer, or Teacher, you will be a mentor and inspiration, too. You'll change the hearts, minds, and lives of inmates in our care. All while you build a rewarding career as part of our team. Join us here on the inside.

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Discover our wide range of positions, student programs, and different ways you can volunteer at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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Explore immediate job openings and careers in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon.

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Prison Life

Working here isn't exactly what you think. Federal prisons are clean, secure, and professionally run at every level. See why more than 37,000 people have joined our team.

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