If you think you are entitled to veteran's preference, you may claim it at the time of application. However, claims for veteran's preference will be verified at the time of the interview. The Bureau of Prisons makes selections without discrimination for any non merit reason such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status, or membership in an employee organization. In addition, Federal law prohibits discrimination against a qualified person with disabilities who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the job. Accordingly, disabled persons may be employed in law enforcement positions if they meet the medical and physical requirements for correctional work.
Correctional work involves hazardous duty, requiring that certain physical standards be met.
Incumbents must perform their duties without imposing a threat to their safety or that of others. This test is designed to measure your ability to perform the essential functions of a correctional worker and must be passed to stay employed. Recommendations made by BOP Medical Staff based on findings from the physical examination will be considered in establishing your eligibility for employment. Personnel selections are based on merit factors without discrimination for race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation , age, disability status, marital status, parental status, or membership in an employee organization. Employment with the BOP is subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation to determine suitability as a law enforcement official.