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Create an account.
Register at www.usajobs.gov. If you have never used USAJOBS you must first create an account. Otherwise sign in to your existing account. -
Find the right job for you.
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Prepare for and fulfill application requirements.
- Read the full announcement on USAJOBS prior to beginning your application.
- Ensure you have all required documents ready and meet all qualifications.
- Use the USAJOBS resume template to create your resume.
- Preview the application assessment questions.
- Refer to them when you build your resume.
- When answering application questions, choose the question that most applies to your experience and include as much detail as possible. Use the full word count.
- Ensure that all application answers you provide are accounted for in your resume.
- Once you submit your application, ensure you are categorized as "Best Qualified." This designation allows you to be considered for a position. If not, review the questions and your resume to ensure all information requested is included. Update and resubmit.
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Upload your documents.
After selecting a job announcement, click the "Apply" button on the right announcement. This will take you to a page where you upload your resume and any applicable documents. Your resume should include the following information:
Include the following information:
- Announcement number
- Title
- Grade
Provide your personal information:
- Full name
- Mailing Address
- Daytime phone number
- Evening phone number
- Social Security number
Include your education history:
- High school name, city, and state
- College or University names, cities, and states
List relevant work experience — for each include:
- Position title
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Starting and end dates
- Hours per week
- Salary
List job-related qualifications such as:
- Training courses (title and year)
- Skills
- Certifications and licenses
- Honor and rewards
Current Federal employees must include a copy of their most recent performance appraisal that reflects performance in a position related to the one you are applying for.
If you are applying for a vacancy based on your competitive status or eligibility for reinstatement to competitive Federal service, include your "Notification of Personnel Action" (SF-50). This verifies that you are a career or career-conditional employee — or that you are eligible for reinstatement.
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Complete your application.
You'll be directed to our website BOP-Careers. This website simplifies how we retrieve your information. And since you don't have to mail documents, saves you time and money. Complete the following items on BOP-Careers before you submit your application:
- Create a new BOP-Careers account or log in to an existing one. Your BOP-Careers account username and password are not tied to your USAJOBS account.
- Fill out your personal information and military service/veteran preference point eligibility.
- Click "Apply." Answer any questions about the announcement you are applying for.
- Click the "Finish" button to complete the application process. Doing so finalizes your application. To make changes after finishing, you must reapply.
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Have questions?
For any questions before, during, or after the application process, please reach out to us at (972) 352-4200 or email GRA-HRM-BOP-HIRES@bop.gov.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON THE INSIDE.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is committed to providing a candidate experience where you feel confident and prepared for the application process. Follow the steps below to apply now, and start your career on the inside.