BOP Program Statement 3906.24 § 1

To establish requirements and procedures for ensuring that individuals hired for correctional law

enforcement positions are physically able and medically qualified to perform correctional work

safely and successfully.

Since all positions in correctional institutions are hazardous duty law enforcement officer

positions, all employees are responsible for maintaining security in the event of an emergency. To

ensure that staff are hired who are able to accomplish this objective, the Bureau has developed a

validated and job-related Physical Ability Testing Program. Industrial psychologists, who are

subject matter experts in this area, developed this program. It was field-tested for more than 18

months and cross-validated to ensure job-relatedness.

The physical ability test replaces the Physical Efficiency Battery formerly in place at the Staff

Training Academy (STA) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco,

Georgia. This is a pass/fail component of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase II

(ICT II) program.

This program meets the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101, et

seq.), and the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701, et seq.).

a. Summary of Changes

Policy Rescinded

P3906.19 Physical and Medical Standards for Newly Hired Correctional Employees (9/25/03)

■ The Directives and Standards Referenced sections have been updated.

■ Formatting changes were made.

■ The Applicant Physical Exam Report was updated.

b. Program Objective. The expected result of this program is: Staff recently employed in

Bureau law enforcement positions will be retained by demonstrating the physical ability to

perform essential job functions.

c. Institution Supplement. None required. Should local facilities make any changes outside the

required changes in the national policy or establish any additional local procedures to implement

the national policy, the local Union may invoke to negotiate procedures or appropriate

arrangements.