Federal Bureau of Prisons

mission: it is the mission of the federal bureau of prisons to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure, and that provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens. vision: the federal bureau of prisons, judged by any standard, is widely and consistently regarded as a model of outstanding public administration, and as the best value provider of efficient, safe and humane correctional services and programs in america. core values: ► correctional excellence: we are correctional workers first, committed to the highest level of performance. ► respect: we embrace diversity and recognize the value and dignity of staff, inmates, and the general public. ► integrity: we demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct in all our actions. core ideologies: the bureau is committed to providing: - a safe environment for both staff and inmates; - secure institutions to confine offenders and protect the public; - those skills building programs we can afford, to offer inmates the opportunity to live crime-free lives; - service and stewardship to the public and a continued tradition of excellence; - staff who are ethical, professional, well-trained, and diverse. bop offers: - a supportive, safe and secure environment with opportunity for growth and advancement; - competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and retirement; - geographic flexibility and work schedules; - modern facilities, electronic records; - potential for loan repayment and recruitment incentives.