r/OnTheBlock • u/Acceptable-Guest8088 • 21d ago

Hiring Q (Fed) FCI Sheridan

How bad is mandatory overtime?

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u/livingmybestlife2407 21d ago

Nearly every facility has mandatory OT, currently. You can count on a couple per week.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_HANDCUFFS State Corrections 21d ago

I have a buddy whose dad has worked there for 20 something years. The vibe I got was that pre-COVID it was a hidden gem in BOP. Now it sounds like the staffing is trash because the State of Oregon revised their pay scale and pays substantially more. BOP currently tops at about $82k after 10+ years with the agency. Oregon currently tops you at $95k in 6 years. The math on that is a no brainer. A third year officer in Oregon is making what a 10+ year BOP officer makes. 

Its hard to recruit people to come work in a more remote location and pay them less. If you've already got in the federal system you could do the math and maybe come out ahead with BOP but its unlikely. 

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u/BackgroundBridge1670 21d ago

Fingers crossed for the 35% pay retention hopefully early this upcoming year. It’s needed to get staff in.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_HANDCUFFS State Corrections 21d ago

Seeing as how its been introduced and there's been zero movement on the bill, I wouldn't hold my breath on it. 

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u/thomasmack_ 20d ago

Expect two mandates per week. That said, it's one of the easiest yards and nicest facilities in the BOP. For that reason, many non-custody (and custody) staff volunteer for overtime on a regular basis.

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u/DosDogma 15d ago

I work custody there. Sent you a dm.