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BOP Program Statement 3430.09 § 13
PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES
The probationary period is an extension of the examination and selection process and provides an
opportunity for management to assess the total suitability of new employees. It is the policy of
the Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide probationary employees with an intensive program to
ensure they are provided with direction in their jobs and are capable of performing effectively.
Probationary employees receive formal progress reviews immediately following the third, sixth,
and ninth months of employment, as described in subsection 9 of this section.
Probationary employees shall receive performance logs, in accordance with subsection 8 of this
section.
Failure to meet the standards of performance and satisfactorily complete training will be a basis
for disqualifying an employee during the probationary period.
No part of this section is to be interpreted as discouraging or preventing the initiation of removal
action at any time during the probationary year if it is determined, after a full and fair review, that
the employee’s performance or conduct is not satisfactory.
Employees in the competitive service who are serving a probationary period are excluded from
the provision of 5 CFR Part 432 governing performance-based reduction in grade and removal
actions.
History
PS 3430.09 dated 2017-07-25
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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