Federal Bureau of Prisons - FCC Allenwood

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Human Services & Restorative Justice

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
They staff a wide variety of positions including: correctional officers; registered nurses; physician assistants; medical record specialists; drug treatment specialists; social workers; chaplains; recreation specialists; teachers; cook supervisors; financial services; accountants; and computer services personnel.

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Q&A with Federal Bureau of Prisons

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?

The BOP is a federal law enforcement agency with almost endless career opportunities nationwide. There is great satisfaction in servicing the public in one of the premier correctional agencies in the world. As federal law enforcement employees, staff can retire with a full law enforcement pension at age 50 with 20 years of service or anytime with 25 years of service. The same benefit which staff have while in service of our nation, they can also carry into retirement.

WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?

The BOP is always striving towards excellence and innovation. FCC Allenwood, in particular, is often called upon to pilot new missions and programs to test before implementation agency wide.

HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?

We connected with staff and faculty and attended various events on campus.

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?

Many of our current employees attended Penn College and have done a wonderful job at FCC Allenwood. We look forward to seeing more graduates from Penn College come onboard with our agency.

WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS & ALUMNI?

We value being on time, trustworthy, and diligent. We also value finding ways to improve within your position, department, and the agency as a whole.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?

Great opportunity. Not only does Penn College have a good local name and reputation, but as an affiliate of Penn State, their network is exponentially expanded.