Trisha Smithson

Federal Bureau of Prisons

MISSION: 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. VISION: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, judged by any standard, is widely and consistently regarded as a model of outstanding public administration, and as the best value provider of efficient, safe and humane correctional services and programs in America. CORE VALUES: ► Correctional Excellence: We are correctional workers first, committed to the highest level of performance. ► Respect: We embrace diversity and recognize the value and dignity of staff, inmates, and the general public. ► Integrity: We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct in all our actions. CORE IDEOLOGIES: The Bureau is committed to providing: - A safe environment for both staff and inmates; - Secure institutions to confine offenders and protect the public; - Those skills building programs we can afford, to offer inmates the opportunity to live crime-free lives; - Service and stewardship to the public and a continued tradition of excellence; - Staff who are ethical, professional, well-trained, and diverse. BOP offers: - A supportive, safe and secure environment with opportunity for growth and advancement; - Competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and retirement; - Geographic flexibility and work schedules; - Modern Facilities, Electronic Records; - Potential for Loan Repayment and Recruitment Incentives.