THOMSON – The Federal Bureau of Prisons will hold a job fair for Thomson prison from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Majestic Pines, 11503 Three Mile Road.
Go to www.usajobs.gov to begin the application process; the keywords are “bureau of prisons.”
Benefits include competitive pay, federal law enforcement retirement pension, matching 401k, full health benefits, a free fitness center, and vacation and sick leave.
Those applying must bring a résumé and two forms of identification. Veterans my be eligible for accelerated hiring and will need their original DD 214 (member 4 copy) or statement of service, and/or Veteran Recruitment Appointment statement.
Starting salary is $43,495 to $49,508. There also is a $25,000 recruitment bonus, and a 10% retention incentive for correctional officers after 1 year of service.
Call 815-259.1666 or go to www.bop.gov/jobs for more information.