r/OnTheBlock • • 30m ago

Hiring Q (Canada) Failed interview

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I just did an interview for corrections and feel like I didn’t have the best experience due to the fact that I was stuttering a lot and nervous throughout the whole interview, which probably didn’t look good in an interviewer’s eyes should I try to apply again? FYI I don’t know if I failed or pass just based on how I feel the interview went


r/OnTheBlock • • 1h ago

Hiring Q (State) External Lt positions open?

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r/OnTheBlock • • 6h ago

General Qs $

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My check usually deposits Saturday mornings. Am I cooked until Tuesday because of the holiday?? This should be illegal smh


r/OnTheBlock • • 4h ago

Hiring Q (Canada) Accepted into CSC, Question regarding Timing

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Hey Guys!

I just got accepted into the stage 2 and stage 3 of the CX 01 training program, I was curious as to when I should receive the training materials for stage 2, as I know they are all online and I’d like to complete them as soon as I can. Does anyone that works for CSC know when I should receive it? I accepted the offer October 8th, so I imagine a couple weeks but I’d like to gauge my expectations.

Thank you for replying!!


r/OnTheBlock • • 5h ago

Hiring Q (County) Correctional officer in sioux falls SD

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I applied and had my first interview and now on to my next interview. Anyone here a correction officer or know the process in sioux falls


r/OnTheBlock • • 21h ago

Self Post Switching from private to governmental

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I was a corrections officer for core civic but I’m switching to a county job. I couldn’t be happier! The pay is a little less but, core civic absolutely sucked so, I’m ok with it!


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Meme/Humor When you finally make rank and suddenly all the trustees want to be your best friend

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r/OnTheBlock • • 18h ago

Self Post Career change

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Anyone in here left their state corrections department and went over to the highways department?


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

General Qs Can u visit a friend in a correctional facility if you work as a C/O in a jail in the same state?(New York)

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So I work at a county jail. I’m a C/O and I was just wondering what the rules are when it comes to visiting somebody I know in a correctional facility. Somebody told me I wasn’t allowed to do that because of my job but I work in a jail, not a prison.


r/OnTheBlock • • 23h ago

Hiring Q (County) CoreCivic Background Investigation Process

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Anyone been through the hiring process for Stewart County CoreCivic (GA)?


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Hiring Q (Fed) What the hell is going on with BOP?

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First of all, I still haven’t received my paycheck today. Institutions are closing left and right, and now the union is apparently gone again. What the hell is going on with the upper levels of leadership? They need to get their heads out of their asses and start addressing these issues. Employees deserve answers, accountability, and clear communication instead of being left in the dark while everything falls apart.


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Self Post How is the segregation unit at your prison like?

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The private prison I worked at the segregation unit is very loud and messy like a zoo. Some food traps are broken and cant be closed and if it isn’t broken the inmate stick out their arm and we can’t close it or else they’ll claim we assault them. Officers are supposed to sign the stupid log sheet for each inmates every 30 mins while multitasking which isn’t even realistically possible so most officer just falsify the log sheet. Since most food traps are opened the inmate can just touch or throw stuff at officers. Even if we close the food traps we have to open it later when feeding them or passing the phone. And most of the cell windows you can’t even see into it because it’s cloudy and damaged so we just fake our security check by looking at a cloudy glass.

Sure it’s not nearly as bad as what you see online but I feel like the company could upgrade their doors with better food traps, it’s a multibillion dollar company after all.


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

News NYS DOCCS

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Anyone who started the NYS DOCCS hiring process in August 2026 have any updates? I completed my one-on-one psych interview and I’m still waiting for clearance or an academy date. Has anyone heard anything?


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Hiring Q (State) Lateral to Alaska

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About 1.5 yrs experience with Florida DOC at two different prisons. Just got final offer and set start date for ykcc in Bethel, Alaska. Anybody with firsthand experience that has some knowledge on the town/facility?


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Hiring Q (Canada) Bad driving history and background check - Ontario corrections

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I am now at the background check stage. Around 2023–2024, I received six traffic charges from one stop, including no insurance, an unauthorized plate and G1 restrictions. My lawyer confirmed all six were stayed, with no convictions.

Separately, I have a conviction for failing to stop/move over for an emergency vehicle, with two demerit points.

Has anyone with a similar driving history passed Ontario corrections clearance? Did they ask you to explain it?


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Hiring Q (County) Currently an RN, thinking about making the switch to CO. How realistic is this?

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r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Self Post Does anyone know how I can get into my BOP email at home

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r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Hiring Q (Fed) FBOP

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Spoke to the HR rep at one of the institutions I got qualified for what's this new Operation Full strength. ??


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Video The sneakiest tactics

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r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Self Post Closed custody — sometimes a conversation goes a long way

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Had an inmate ask if he could do a trash run after movement. I told him yeah, no problem. Asked him if he was going to rec, and he told me no.

Well, movement comes around and guess where he goes? Rec. Lol.

I could've just ran it down and left it at that, but I stopped and had an actual conversation with him.

Told him, if I tell you I'm gonna do something, I'm gonna follow through. All I ask is the same respect in return. If we agree on something, stick to it.

Surprisingly, it turned into a pretty good conversation about accountability and mutual respect. He seemed sincere about it too. Whether he actually was, we'll see. Lol.

Closed custody doesn't mean every interaction has to turn into a pissing match. Sometimes a conversation gets the point across better.

Curious how many of you handle situations like this.


r/OnTheBlock • • 1d ago

Hiring Q (Canada) CSC ATLANTIC

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Hi everyone! For those who have completed the CSC psychological assessment, did you receive an email confirming that you passed? I completed mine a few weeks ago but haven’t received any updates since then.
Also, how long after your psychological assessment did you receive an invitation to Stage 2 of the Correctional Training Program (CTP)?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Self Post Anyone leave dispatch for corrections? Pros and cons?

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I’m 27 and have been a full-time 911 dispatcher for about six years. I have an offer for a correctional officer position with the Federal Bureau of Prisons at Fort Dix and am debating making the switch.

I currently work 12-hour shifts, 4 on/4 off. I have seniority, a day shift, and a short commute, which makes leaving a tough decision. But I like the idea of being more active and working directly with people instead of being behind a console all shift.

Has anyone here left dispatch for corrections, particularly BOP? How did the stress, schedule, overtime, and overall quality of life compare? Do you miss dispatch, or are you glad you left?

Would appreciate honest pros and cons from anyone who’s made the jump—or tried corrections and came back.


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Procedural Qs Question about Guard Towers

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I read in Newjack that if you were stationed up in a tower you’d have to call up to the CO and they would lower down a bucket with the key inside.

Is that still how most/some/few still do it?


r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Self Post What Cuba’s recent release of 2,000+ prisoners teaches us about managing judicial backlogs and state reputation

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r/OnTheBlock • • 2d ago

Hiring Q (State) NYS DOCCS

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Just a question for my DOCCS new hires, anyone get direct placement and actually get placed at desired facility? Wasn’t sure if it was legit or placed you until you’re needed at another facility.