BOP Program Statement 8120.04 § 3

(a) Inmate worker positions must be assigned an appropriate level of pay. All inmate workers

shall be informed of the objectives and principles of pay classification as a part of the

routine orientation of new FPI inmate workers.

Pay rates for graded positions are set by FPI’s Board of Directors and implemented through

memoranda issued by FPI. Pay rates for PIECP positions are based on the local prevailing wage,

subject to allowable deductions.

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(b) The Warden and SOI have the responsibility for position classification at each location.

The Factory Manager has overall responsibility for position classification, which must be treated

as an integral part of the total inmate worker personnel management system. The Senior

Operations Manager or Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that position

classification aligns with the location’s budget. The classification program should represent a

balance of pay equity, economy, and workforce resources.

(1) Pay Equity. Position classification should result in pay equity for graded positions.

Differences in compensation paid to different inmate workers will be proportional to the

differences in the difficulty, responsibility, and qualification requirements of the work

performed. Individuals with similar skills and job assignments should receive similar pay.

(2) Economy. Good position management requires that inmate worker positions are established

consistent with the most sound and economical organizational structure to accomplish the

mission efficiently. The skills assigned to a graded position should be consistent as to type and

level, with higher-level skills concentrated in higher-level graded positions and lower-level skills

concentrated in lower-level graded positions.

(3) Workforce Resources. The available quality and level of skills existing among inmates

within the institution as well as the potential for development through training should be

considered. As vacancies arise, individuals with the necessary skill potential will be advanced.