Correctional Officer Direct Hire/Recruiting Event - FCC Lompoc

This is an excellent opportunity to seek employment with the federal government and to have a meaningful career in public service with an agency that values a diverse workforce.

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Join us at the Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, CA

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time: 8 AM to 1 PM PST

We invite you to attend our direct hire event for Correctional Officers! Our team will be available to assist you with the application process, review your resume, and help you navigate USAJOBS. If you're deemed qualified, you could start the hiring process on the spot!

Why Choose a Career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

• Law Enforcement Retirement: Eligible to retire after 20-25 years of service
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans: Includes Pension and Thrift Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off: Federal Holidays and Sick Leave included
• Career Growth: Opportunities for upward mobility and promotions

What to Bring:

• Two forms of ID (at least one must be a photo ID)
• Your federal resume
• College/University transcripts (if applicable)
• Veterans: Please bring a Member 4 copy of your DD214 and/or SF-15 application for 10-point preference, along with your VA rating decision letter (if applicable).

Don’t miss out on this chance to start your rewarding career!

Additional information

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 for most positions, 39 for correctional officer has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age of 37. Refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.

LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants will remain on the inventory until the closing date of the announcement.

NOTE: This announcement is posted on a yearly cycle. The announcement will EXPIRE on the listed closing date at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In order to receive consideration for the next cycle, applicants MUST reapply to the new vacancy announcement.

SALARY RANGE: Salary listed is for the Rest of U.S. (RUS) salary area. See current pay scales for locality area for which you are applying at www.opm.gov and search pay tables.

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

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