Interview process description: |
Applicants will be notified by 12/15/24 if they will be invited for an interview at FMC Fort Worth.
An in-person interview offers a snapshot of the unique nature of a correctional setting, and allows you to experience first-hand the collegial culture that exists at FMC Fort Worth. The BOP has received positive feedback from applicants regarding the in-person interview format, as it provides applicants with the opportunity to better assess their compatibility with the correctional environment, culture, and the multidisciplinary treatment approach. Applicants also expressed appreciation for being able to meet potential colleagues in person and the benefits of seeing the nuances of individual institutions. However, FMC Fort Worth also recognizes that an in-person interview may not always be an option for all applicants. To meet Human Resource requirements, at least one BOP interview must be conducted in-person. The in-person interview will be completed at the applicant’s first BOP interview site. If an applicant has additional BOP interviews, these may be conducted virtually or in-person depending on the applicant’s preference and feasibility. FMC Fort Worth utilizes a structured interview process, standardized interview questions, and a consistent candidate evaluation rubric to ensure an equitable evaluation of all applicants regardless of interview type.
As part of the interview process, applicants must first satisfactorily pass a security clearance procedure. The security clearance portion of the interview process is anticipated to last approximately three hours, and includes a computerized Core Values Assessment (CVA), a pre-employment interview, an integrity interview which addresses issues of personal conduct, and a drug test. Applicants to more than one BOP internship site generally only have to complete this process once (at their intial BOP interview site). Results of the security clearance procedures can be shared among BOP internship sites for the convenience of applicants. However, applicants who fail any portion of the security clearance at the site where their first interview occurs, will no longer be considered at any other BOP site(s). It is anticipated that this portion of the interview process will take place between mid-December 2024 and the end of January 2025.
The second portion of the interview process, which will take place after completion of security clearance procedures noted above, will be conducted either in-person or virtually, depending on the preference of the applicant, with FMC Fort Worth Psychology Department staff. This portion of the interview is anticipated take place by the end of January 2025, and will include psychology specific interview questions during an individual panel interview, informational sessions with specialty rotation supervisors, a tour (if interview is conducted in person), and time to meet with the current interns.
Details associated with the interview process for the internship at FMC Fort Worth are discussed in detail in the FMC Fort Worth internship brochure. Applicants are encouraged to read these procedures thoroughly and to direct any questions to the Internship Program Coordinator, Dr. Nicole Bartholomew, at nbartholomew@bop.gov, if needed. |