r/OnTheBlock

Hi everyone I need some advice I received a email saying that my talent-click assessment was competitive but not competitive enough for my desired location but I was given a chance still but at select locations 10 hours away from my home my thing main question is is it worth moving that far for a temporary on call job when you consider rent and living expenses and is there a lot of opportunities to be transferred back home any advices is appreciated thank you

So im about to start on Monday. I wanted this job so badly with the BOP. Now that I am close I dont want to take this. Im 3 years away from top pay with the airlines. I like the flexibility i have the job is easy for me but I would feel like a fool for turning this down. Just need some advice.

Assessment Outcome
Regrettably, we are writing to inform you that your performance on the assessment was not competitive enough for you to continue in the recruitment process at this time. We received a significant number of highly qualified applicants who better aligned with our stringent thresholds and qualifications within this competition.
 
As a result, we must inform you that your application has been closed. There is no wait period before you are eligible to re-apply for the position. Your testing results will remain in our files for up to 12 months and will be applied to any additional application that you submit within this timeframe. You are encouraged to re-apply if you remain interested in the position

Hey everyone,

​I completed the full hiring day process (interview, medical physical, UA, fingerprints, etc.) and received a Conditional Job Offer (CJO) on June 16th, 2026. I submitted my background packet (e-App/SF-85P) two days later, on June 18th.

​For anyone who has gone through the federal/BOP hiring process recently:

​How long did you wait between submitting your background packet and receiving the call/email for your Final Job Offer (FJO)?

​Is it typical to go completely silent for several weeks during background and medical review?

​At what point should I politely reach out to my local HR specialist for a quick status update?

​I appreciate any insight or recent timeline experiences you can share!

I’m going in for fingerprinting and urinalysis and also a social media scrub. Does anyone know what they’re looking for? How can social media be an issue?

Hey anyone have any tips for the interview ? They said it’s gonna be 13 questions

I’m a newer officer in the 1 year probationary period. I’m doing good and seem to have the approval of the higher ups. I like the job and plan on making it a career, but I have also decided I want to serve in the national guard. I want to complete my degree, gain TRICARE for my wife and kids, and be able to qualify for the Va home loan down the line. I know it’s a state job and there are people who are in the guard there already, but do I need to worry about my position being probationary status? Any advice or input on this is much appreciated. Thanks guys.

Can you put money on someone's books anonymously? Someone I know from childhood who was a really good kid, fell into addiction. I recently learned they are in county jail. Is it possible to anonymously put money on an inmates's books anonymously? It has been years since I have seen this person, But have heard they are really having a hard time. I do not want any recognition, so I would prefer if they do not know it is me. I just want to help them out

Are there new official guidelines that came up for firearms
In terms of evaluation
I am going for ctp-3 this fall any suggestions will help

I am working on corrections software and want it to be more in-line with the realities of the job. There have been some great posts here, but I still have so many questions. I have talked to customers, but I suspect it's never representative of everywhere. I would like to know about post orders, counts, rounds, commissary, and incident reports at least. Let me know what you think.

Who's all going to pei for ctp September from Atlantic region? Hmu

I was jumped by a group of three men who shouted homophobic slurs at me near their pickup truck outside of The Seal pub in Harwich. Message me if you witnessed the incident or if you have any information.

I’m having an extremely difficult time finding a job in the field I studied, so I’m considering applying to become a correctional officer with Ontario Corrections.

The pay, overtime opportunities, benefits, pension, and job security are all very attractive to me.

I currently live in Toronto, but unfortunately, most of the correctional officer positions available right now are outside the GTA. I’ve seen openings in places like Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, and Barrie.

Would it be worth relocating to one of these cities for a correctional officer job? I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has worked in Ontario Corrections or relocated for the job.

Before academy? After the conditional offer?

I got my job offer but now I'm worried about the fitness exam. I'm going to score a 0 for pull-ups.

Now, I'm just slightly stressed because I haven't done the physical fitness test yet and that paper had "pull-ups" written on it.

Anyway... I start orientation next week and this is a really good opportunity for me. Like... it's actually kinda on the nicer side for state prisons.

How do I get through the academy?

When is the fitness test?

What happens in orientation?

When do I actually become an officer?

I have an interview tomorrow at FCI Manchester. What should I expect?