1.

Introduction

1. Introduction

Let us see the people inside the Jail, what did you think? How was the life there? I think it’s not

easy to stay inside the Jail seriously. But it is serving for punishment to those people who are

committing crimes and makes feel realizing the sin in a right way. When does a person put in a

Jail? It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should

not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones. People choose to commit

crimes, and that's why they are locked up or locked out, we are told. This feature makes the

politics of responsibility particularly tempting, as it appears the system can be avoided with good

behavior. All people make mistakes. All of us are sinners. All of us are criminals. All of us

violate the law at some point in our lives. In fact, if the worst thing you have ever done is speed

ten miles over the speed limit on the freeway, you have put yourself and others at more risk of

harm than someone smoking marijuana in the privacy of his or her living room.

In the Philippines Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is effective way to serves as a

punishment to make them realizing and to change become a better person after all. Can you

imagine without BJMP in our country. What will happen? Is there still having Peaceful living in

our country? I think there is no peaceful and a lot of crimes will happen and fighting. Jail is the

preparation security to all of us. For incase a person have a highest crimes doing in this world.
2. Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

Vision

A premier institution highly regarded by society for the secure and humane treatment of

Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) by its competent and motivated corps.

Mission

To enhance public safety by ensuring humane safekeeping and development of Persons

Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city, and municipal jails for their reintegration to society.

Goals and Objectives

BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district,

city and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of PDL.

Objectives

1. - To monitor the compliance by wardens with the different operational policies and

regulations set forth by the bureau;

- To help enhance the security and safety of the inmates as well as the jail facilities;

2. - To equip the personnel with the necessary skills in the effective management of jail

security and safekeeping of inmates.

 3. - To ensure that the bureau complies with its directives pertaining to jail operations; and

4. - To ensure that the bureau complies with the principles relative to

5. use of different international instruments in the humane treatment of inmates.

3.Core Values and Competence

1. CORE VALUES

2. PRO.T.E.C.S.

3. PRO - Professionalism

T - Teamwork

E - Efficiency / Competence

C - Commitment

S - Self-Discipline

CORE COMPETENCE

1. Continous skills enhancement of personnel

2. Ability to establish linkages and Parnerships

3. Responsive Planning
 4. Timely decision-making

5. Expedient implementation

3.Body

3.1. History and legal Basis

History of BJMP

On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created thru Republic

Act 6975 as a line Bureau under the Department of Interior and Local Government. The Jail

Bureau is the upgraded version of its forerunner, the Office of Jail Management and Penology

of the defunct PC/INP last headed by BRIG GEN Arsenio E. Concepcion.

As mandated by law, the BJMP shall operate under the reorganized Department of the Interior

and Local Government.

Starting from scratch with 500 personnel in 1991 the BJMP weaned from its mother PC/INP as a

mere component, to become a full-fledged bureau. Director Charles S. Mondejar took his oath

of office on July 1 of 1991 as the first Chief of the Bureau.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology supervises and controls all district, city and

municipal jails.

3.2. Organizational Structure /Leadership /Strength

Organizations

The Present director of BJMP and he is the agency executive of The Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology, also referred to as the Jail Bureau, was created pursuant to Section 60 to 65, Chapter V, RA

No. 6975, and initially consisting of uniformed officers and members of the Jail Management and

Penology service as constituted under Presidential Decree No. 765. RA 9263 provides that the Bureau

shall be headed by a Chief who is assisted by two (2) Deputy Chiefs, one (1) for Administration and

another for Operations, and one (1) Chief of Directorial Staff, all of whom are appointed by the President

upon the recommendation of the DILG Secretary from among the qualified officers with the rank of at

least Senior Superintendent in the BJMP. The Chief of the BJMP carries the rank of Director and serves a

tour of duty that must not exceed four (4) years, unless extended by the President in times of war and

other national emergencies. Officers who have retired or are within six (6) months from their

compulsory retirement age are not qualified to be appointed as Jail Director or designated as BJMP

Chief.

The second officer in command of the BJMP is the Deputy Chief for Administration, the third officer in

command is the Deputy Chief for Operations, and the fourth officer in command is The Chief of the
Directorial Staff, all of whom carry the rank of Chief Superintendent. They are assisted by the Directors

of the Directorates in the National Headquarters who carry the rank of at least Senior Superintendent.

The BJMP operates and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative regions of the country,

headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology, with the rank of at least Senior

Superintendent. The Regional Director is assisted by an Assistant Regional Director for Administration,

Assistant Regional Director for Operations, and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers

with the rank of at least Superintendent.

The National Headquarters is the Command and Staff Office of the BJMP, and is composed of the

Command Group, Directorates and Management Support Staff , namely:

Command Group:

1. Chief, BJMP

2. Deputy Chief for Administration of the Jail Bureau

3. Deputy Chief for Operation of the Jail Bureau

4. Chief of Directorial Staff

Directorates

1. Directorate for Personnel and Records Management

2. Directorate for Intelligence

3. Directorate for Operations

4. Directorate for Comptrollership

 5. Directorate for Logistics

6. Directorate for Human Resource Development

7. Directorate for Welfare and Development

8. Directorate for Investigation and Prosecution

9. Directorate for Program Development

10. Directorate for Information and Communications Technology Management

11. Directorate for Health Service

Support Services

1. Chaplaincy Service Office

2. Legislative Liaison Office

3. Finance Service Office

4. Headquarters Support Serivce Office

5. Legal Service Office

6. Community Relations Service Office

7. National Executive Senior Jail Officer (NESJO)

8. Supply Accountable Office

9. Accounting Office

10. Retirement and Separation Benefits Administration Service Office

Regional Office.

The BJMP operates and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative regions of the country,
headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology, with the rank of at least Senior
Superintendent. The Regional Director is assisted by an Assistant Regional Director for Administration,
Assistant Regional Director for Operations, and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers
with the rank of at least Superintendent.

Provincial Jail Administrator's Office.

In every province, the BJMP operates and maintains a Provincial Jail Administrator’s Office headed by a
Provincial Administrator, to oversee the implementation of jail services of all district, city and municipal
jails within its territorial jurisdiction.

District Jail.

Within large cities or a group of clustered municipalities, a District Jail headed by a District Warden may
be established.

City and Municipal Jails.

The BJMP operates and maintains City and Municipal Jails, each headed by a City or Municipal Warden,
as the case may be.

3.2. Components /Operational Units/Functions

Operational Units/ Functions

The Command Group Offices

Office of the Chief, BJMP (OCBJMP)

The OCBJMP is the office of the highest executive management of the BJMP. It is the highest

office of the Jail Bureau where command and direction emanates from. It exercises

administrative and operational functions as mandated under RA 6975 and RA 9263 through its

Directorate Office and Management Support Units.

Office of the Deputy Chief for Administration (ODCA)

The Office of the Deputy Chief for Administration advises and assists the Chief, BJMP in the

formulation and implementation of the plans, programs and policies pertaining to personnel,

logistics and comptrollership.

Office of the Deputy Chief for Operation (ODCO)

The Office of the Deputy Chief for Operations advises and assist the Chief, BJMP in the

formulation and implementation of the plans, programs and policies pertaining to jail

operations;

Office of the Chief Directorial Staff (OCDS)

The Chief of the Directorial Staff ensures the coordination, supervision and direction of all

directorial staff office in the performance of their respective office functions.

The Directorial Staff

Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM)

The Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) is responsible for the

management of the personnel of the Bureau; Manpower Procurement and Control; Maintains

Personnel Records, Statistics and Reports; Discipline, Law and Order; Morale, Personnel

Services and Personnel Placement; the internal organization of the National Headquarters and

its administrative functions; and the miscellaneous functions assigned by Chief, BJMP, Deputy

Chiefs or TCDS.

Directorate for Human Resource Development (DHRD)

The Directorate for Human Resource Development advises the Chief, BJMP on matters

pertaining policy formulation and planning direction, coordination, supervision and

implementation of all matters pertaining to human resource development, such as, education,

training and operational readiness of all BJMP personnel.

Directorate for Operations (DO)

The Directorate for Operations advises and assists the Chief, BJMP on matters relating to the

formulation and execution of correctional programs, particularly, on organizations training,

operation and planning. Likewise, on security, custody, discipline and control of offenders and

effective implementation of rehabilitation programs and services in all jails nationwide.

Directorate for Logistics (DL)

The Directorate for Logistics is primarily responsible in the direction, supervision and

coordination in the formulation of plans and programs, budget, canvass, procurement,

administration, inventory, implementation and distribution of logistical requirements of the

Bureau.

Directorate for Comptrollership (DC)

The Directorate for Comptrollership manages and provides advice to the Chief, BJMP on

budgeting, accounting, financial management, internal auditing and fiscal management from

planning, execution and monitoring.

Development (DWD)

The Directorate for Welfare and Development (formerly known as, the Directorate for Inmates

Welfare and Development (DIWD) assists the Chief, BJMP in formulation and implementation of

doable programs, projects and activities that would enhance humane treatment of inmates

towards the direction of a productive and law abiding citizens upon their eventual release to

the mainstream of society.

Directorate for Program Development (DPD)

The Directorate for Program Development assists the Chief, BJMP in the formulation and

development of plans and programs to achieve the BJMP’s mission and objectives. Conducts

research studies and gathers data for planning and programming purposes and prepares

position papers and recommends measures for the improvement of management processes in

the BJMP. The office is also responsible in coordination with other staff in preparation of

Operations Plan and Budget (OPB).

Directorate for Intelligence (DI)

The Directorate for Intelligence assists the Chief, BJMP in attaining intelligence objectives

through staff direction, planning, coordination control and supervision of all related intelligence

activities through formulation of policies and guidelines on security, intelligence and counter-

intelligence matters and provides evaluation and assessment of the overall security activities for

the Bureau.

Directorate for Investigation and Prosecution (DIP)

The Directorate for Investigation and Prosecution assists the C, BJMP in the monitoring,

investigation and prosecution of erring personnel and other personalities involved in violation
of the Revised Penal Code, the BJMP Rules and Regulations; and the Civil Service Commission as

the case maybe.

Directorate for Information and Communications Technology Management (DICTM)

The Directorate for Information and Communication Technology Management (DICTM) assist

the Chief BJMP in formulation of policies, plans and programs on management of information

and communication technology (ICT) systems inter-operability, integration, standardization,

acquisition and maintenance, such as, information system applications, ICT infrastructure,

information security, communications systems, and ICT human resource acquisition and

capacity development.

Directorate for Health Service (DHS)

The Directorate for Health Service (DHS) assist the Chief BJMP in formulation and

implementation of policies, plans and programs on health and wellness of PDL, Personnel and

their dependents. These includes, medical treatment and management, ancillary and health

support services, medical supplies and equipment acquisition, procedures on health screening

of applicants, administration of health personnel, capacity building, performance monitoring

and evaluation.
Management Support Staff

Supply Accountable Office (SAO)

The Supply Accountable Office (SAO) assists and advises the Director, Director for Logistics on

supply and equipment requirements of the BJMP. Plans the functions and operations pertaining

to receiving, storekeeping, stock control and supply cataloguing of procured BJMP supplies,

materials and equipment (SME). Implement logistical policies on property and supply

management, including its physical inventory from national down to regional level.

Legal Service Office (LSO)

The Legal Service Office advises the Chief, BJMP on legal matters and renders legal opinion on

matters related to the administration and operation of the BJMP. Likewise, it is the office

responsible in the conducts hearings pursuant to BJMP Administrative Disciplinary Machinery

and prepares decisions / resolutions on administrative cases heard and replies in case of

appeal.

Legislative Liaison Office (LLO)

The Legislative Liaison Office represents the Chief, BJMP to Security, Justice and Peace (SJP)

Cluster of the Legislative Liaison System (LLS) to strengthen coordination and fast-tracking of
priority legislative measures to congress. Identify measures and mechanism of proposed

measures that may require consultation and collaborations among members of SJP and

concerned agencies of the executive or constitutional bodies.

Finance Service Office (FSO)

The Finance Service Office is responsible in processing of claims presented for payment of pay

and allowances, reimbursement or cash advance of travel expenses, purchase orders, work

orders and other BJMP obligations to determine compliance with Accounting and Auditors

requirements.

Retirement and Separation Benefits Administration Service Office (RSBASO)

The Retirement and Separation Benefits Administration Service Office shall be the support

service office to the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management primarily responsible

for the administration of retirement, separation and other benefits of the uniformed personnel

of the BJMP. It shall plan programs to promote the welfare of retirees and pensioners, as well

as to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs to aid in the formulation of policy that

will improve the retirement and separation system of the BJMP.

Community Relations Service Office (CRSO)

The Community Relations Service Office Conducts jail-community relations programs to

promote open relationship among the jail, media men and the community, coordinates and

establishes linkages and develop collaborative partnership with government and non-

government organizations and encourage community involvement in jail/prison activities

through the various forms of media to generate public support for the jail service in particular

and the government in general. Likewise, conducts continuous information and education

campaign among BJMP personnel on the observance of the customs, traditions and practices of

the corrections service as well as keeping them updated on the policies, rules and regulations

prescribed by higher authorities.

Chaplaincy Service Office (CSO)

The Chaplaincy Service Office is responsible on spiritual development of BJMP personnel and

inmates through conduct of celebrate holy mass, related religious activities, values formation

seminars, recollections and retreats, and guidance counseling.

Headquarters Support Service Office (HSSO)

The Headquarters Support Service Office is responsible in providing security of the National

Headquarters including personnel and properties, maintain cleanliness, orderliness and

sanitation, parking supervision, special events enhancements through the BJMP Band and
Combo, and exercises administrative and operational control over headquarters personnel

assigned or attached with the National Headquarters.

Information and Communications Technology Service Office (ICTSO)

The Information and Communications Technology Service Office (ICTSO) continues to operate

as a service office under the direct supervision of the DICTM pursuant to the Department Order

Nos.: 2018 – 648 dated July 2, 2018. ICTSO is primarily tasked to provide technical expertise in

the development, maintenance and implementation of the Bureau’s information systems and

services.

Jail Service Intelligence Operations Center (JSIOC)

Jail Service Intelligence Operations Center (JSIOC) is renamed from Jail Service National Tactical

Operations Center (JSNTOIC) pursuant to Department Order Nos.: 2020 - 078 dated January 28,

2020 directly under the supervision of the Directorate for Operations. This service office is

tasked to provide technical expertise in radio and data communications for the operations of

the Jail Bureau. This office is responsible in the central integration and monitoring of data and

voice communications applications such as, CCTV, dispatch and other security convergence

used in Jail Operations.

Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Center

The BJMP P/CVE Center was activated through a Memorandum from the OIC, DILG dated

February 11, 2021, to: coordinate efforts and programs for the welfare of Persons Deprived of

Liberty with Terrorism-Related Cases (PDL with TRC); integrate data pertaining to PDL with TRC;

serve as liaison desk to the Anti-Terrorism Council-Program Management Center; and as focal

office for the DILG P/CVE Program Management Office and other relevant government agencies

and coordinating bodies.

Internal Audit Unit

Pursuant to section 1, Subtitle B, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 and section 10 (d),

13 and 69 of Implementing Rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 6975, the BJMP Internal

Audit Unit with official acronym “IAU” was hereby created. Functions include but not limited to

matters relating to management control and operations audit of the BJMP functions, programs,

projects activities with outputs, and determine the degree of compliance with mandate,

policies, government regulations established objective systems and procedures/processes and

contractual obligations.

Office of the National Executive Senior Jail Officer

The Office of the National Executive Senior Jail Officer is responsible in promoting and

enhancing the morale, welfare, discipline and professionalism of the non-officer rank towards

an effective and efficient service to the organization and its clientele.

Regional, Provincial, District, City and Municipal Office and Regional Support Units

BJMP Regional Office (BJMPRO)

There are seventeen (17) BJMP Regional Offices nationwide with structure patterned with the

BJMP National Headquarters. The BJMP Regional Office is headed by the Regional Director and

is supported by the Regional Command Group, Regional Coordinating Staff and Regional

Management Support Unit whose function is patterned also with the National Headquarters

but in a smaller scale.

Office of the Regional Command Group

• Office of the Regional Director or the Jail Bureau (ORD)

• Assistant Regional Director for Administration of the Jail Bureau (ARDA)

• Assistant Regional Director for Operation of the Jail Bureau (ARDO)

• Regional Chief of Directorial Staff of the Jail Bureau (RCS)

Regional Coordinating Staff Offices

• Regional Personnel and Records Management Division

• Regional Human Resource Development Division

• Regional Logistics Division

• Regional Comptrollership Division

• Regional Operations Division

• Regional Welfare and Development Division

• Regional Intelligence Division

• Regional Investigation and Prosecution Division

• Regional Program Development Division

• Regional Information and Communication Technology Management Division

• Regional Health Service Division

Regional Management Support Unit

• Regional Legal and Hearing Section

• Regional General Service Section

• Regional Accounting Section

• Regional Finance Section

• Regional Supply Accountable Section

• Regional Chaplaincy Section

• Regional Community Relations Section

• Regional Information and Communications Technology Section

• Regional Jail Service Intelligence Operations Center

BJMP Provincial Office (BJMP-PO)

There are eighty (80) BJMP Provincial Offices nationwide supported by two (2) divisions,

namely: a.) The Provincial Administrative Division and b.) The Provincial Operations Divisions
whose coordinating function is patterned from that of the Assistant Regional Director for

Administration and Operation, respectively. Under this Divisions, are the following offices:

Office of Provincial Administrative Division

• Personnel Section

• Budget, Finance and Supply Section

Office of Provincial Operations Division

• Security Management Section

• Welfare Development Section

District, City and Municipal Field Units

There are four hundred sixty seven (467) BJMP jail units nationwide classified as District, City and

Municipal Jail whose operational control, management and supervision is under the Regional Director or

the Provincial Administrator in either case maybe. The primary function of these units is to provide
security/ control and PDL welfare development facility for PDL undergoing trial or those sentenced city

prisoners.

There are four hundred sixty seven (467) BJMP jail units nationwide classified as District, City and

Municipal Jail whose operational control, management and supervision is under the Regional Director or

the Provincial Administrator in either case maybe. The primary function of these units is to provide

security/ control and PDL welfare development facility for PDL undergoing trial or those sentenced city

prisoners.

Leadership

BJMP leadership at the helm of CHIEF SUPT ARTURO W. ALIT, then the Chief BJMP, directed the BJMP

Legal Service which was then headed by ATTY. RAMON A. ABENIR, JR. to make studies on how to

improve the financial protection of the BJMP uniformed personnel. It was at this point or sometime in

2000 that BRIG GEN. NOE S. ANDAYA, a former General Manager of AFPSLAI, got wind of the BJMP

uniformed personnel’s predicament. He got in touch with Chief Supt Alit who referred him to Atty.

Abenir. BG Andaya and Atty. Abenir began a series of conferences and discussions on a plan to establish

the BJMPMBAI.

Strength

According to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has an authorized strength of 11,997.
3.3. Mandates Power and Functions

Mandates

BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city
and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of PDL.

Functions

In line with it's mission, the Jail Bureau endeavors to perform the following functions:

Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails
nationwide;

Implement strong security measures for the control of PDL;

Provide for the basic needs of PDL;

Conduct activities for the development of PDL;

Improve jail facilities; and,

Promote the general welfare and development of personnel.

3.4. Duties and Responsibilities of Personnel

Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting
trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. Bailiffs, also known as marshals or court
officers, are law enforcement officers who maintain safety and order in courtrooms. Their duties, which
vary by court, include enforcing courtroom rules, assisting judges, guarding juries, delivering court
documents, and providing general security for courthouses.

Duties
Correctional officers typically do the following:

Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons

Supervise activities of inmates

Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards

Search inmates for contraband items

Report on inmate conduct

Escort and transport inmates

Bailiffs typically do the following:

Ensure the security of the courtroom

Enforce courtroom rules

Follow court procedures

Escort judges, jurors, witnesses, and prisoners

Handle evidence and court documents

Inside the prison or jail, correctional officers enforce rules and regulations. They maintain security by
preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes, and by inspecting facilities. They check cells and other
areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window
bars and doors), and other rule violations. Officers also inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items.
They write reports and fill out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that
occurred during their shift.

Correctional officers may have to restrain inmates in handcuffs and leg irons to escort them safely to
and from cells and to see authorized visitors. Officers also escort prisoners to courtrooms, medical
facilities, and other destinations.

Bailiffs’ specific duties vary by court, but their primary duty is to maintain order and security in courts of
law. They enforce courtroom procedures that protect the integrity of the legal process. For example,
they ensure that attorneys and witnesses do not influence juries outside of the courtroom, and they also
may isolate juries from the public in some circumstances. As a neutral party, they may handle evidence
during court hearings to ensure that only permitted evidence is displayed.

Work Environment

Bailiffs held about 19,600 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of bailiffs were as follows:

Local government, excluding education and hospitals 72%

State government, excluding education and hospitals 27

Correctional officers and jailers held about 434,300 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of correctional
officers and jailers were as follows:

State government, excluding education and hospitals 55%

Local government, excluding education and hospitals 36

Facilities support services 5

Federal government 4

Correctional officers may work indoors or outdoors, and bailiffs generally work in courtrooms. They both
may be required to stand for long periods.

Injuries and Illnesses

Working in a correctional institution can be stressful and dangerous. Correctional officers and jailers may
become injured in confrontations with inmates, and they have one of the highest rates of injuries and
illnesses of all occupations.

The job demands that officers be alert and ready to react throughout their entire shift.

Work Schedules

Correctional officers usually work full time on rotating shifts. Because jail and prison security must be
provided around the clock, officers work all hours of the day and night, including weekends and
holidays. Many officers are required to work overtime. Bailiffs’ hours are determined by when court is in
session.

Education and Training

Correctional officers and bailiffs typically attend a training academy. Although qualifications vary by
state and agency, all agencies require a high school diploma. Federal agencies may also require some
college education or previous work experience.

Many agencies establish a minimum age for correctional officers, which is typically between 18 and 21
years of age.

Education

Correctional officers and bailiffs must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

For employment in federal prisons, the Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional
officers to have at least a bachelor’s degree or 1 to 3 years of full-time experience in a field providing
counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals.

Training

Correctional officers and bailiffs complete training at an academy. Training typically lasts several
months, but this varies by state. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement
Standards and Training maintains links to states’ Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) programs.
Academy trainees receive instruction in a number of subjects, including self-defense, institutional
policies, regulations, operations, and security procedures.

Personality and Interests

Correctional officers typically have an interest in the Building, Persuading and Organizing interest areas,
according to the Holland Code framework. The Building interest area indicates a focus on working with
tools and machines, and making or fixing practical things. The Persuading interest area indicates a focus
on influencing, motivating, and selling to other people. The Organizing interest area indicates a focus on
working with information and processes to keep things arranged in orderly systems.
If you are not sure whether you have a Building or Persuading or Organizing interest which might fit with
a career as a correctional officer, you can take a career test to measure your interests.

Correctional officers should also possess the following specific qualities:

Good judgment. Officers must use both their training and common sense to quickly determine the best
course of action and to take necessary steps to achieve a desired outcome.

Interpersonal skills. Correctional officers must be able to interact and effectively communicate with
inmates and others to maintain order in correctional facilities and courtrooms.

Negotiating skills. Officers must be able to assist others in resolving differences to avoid conflict.

Physical strength. Correctional officers must have the strength to physically subdue inmates.

Resourcefulness. Correctional officers often encounter dangerous and unpredictable situations that
require a quick response. They must determine the best practical approach to solving a problem and
follow through with it.

Self discipline. Correctional officers must control their emotions when confronted with hostile situations.

Pay

The median annual wage for bailiffs was $47,830 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which
half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $24,620, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $82,900.
The median annual wage for correctional officers and jailers was $45,180 in May 2019. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $31,740, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,090.

In May 2019, the median annual wages for bailiffs in the top industries in which they worked were as
follows:

State government, excluding education and hospitals $69,130

Local government, excluding education and hospitals 42,610

In May 2019, the median annual wages for correctional officers and jailers in the top industries in which
they worked were as follows:

Federal government $58,020

Local government, excluding education and hospitals 46,020

State government, excluding education and hospitals 44,090

Facilities support services 39,410

Correctional officers usually work full time on rotating shifts. Because jail and prison security must be
provided around the clock, officers work all hours of the day and night, including weekends and
holidays. Many officers are required to work overtime. Bailiffs’ hours are determined by when court is in
session.

Job Outlook

Employment of correctional officers and bailiffs is projected to decline 7 percent from 2018 to 2028.
State and local budget constraints and prison population levels will determine how many correctional
officers are necessary.

Although correctional officers will continue to be needed to watch over the U.S. prison population,
changes to criminal laws can have a large effect on how many people are arrested and incarcerated each
year.

Faced with high costs for keeping people in prison, many state governments have moved toward laws
requiring shorter prison terms and alternatives to prison. While keeping the public safe, community-
based programs designed to rehabilitate prisoners and limit their risk of repeated offenses may also
reduce prisoner counts.

Bailiffs will continue to be needed to keep order in courtrooms.

Job Prospects

Despite the projected decline in employment, job prospects should still be good due to the need to
replace correctional officers who retire, transfer to other occupations, or leave the labor force.

3.5. Rank Classification

Ranks

Officer ranks equivalent to the Military:

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Jail Director (JDir.) - 2-star Major General (Chief of the Bureau; BJMP highest ranking official).

Jail Chief Superintendent (JCSupt.) - 1-star Brigadier General (Regional Director, Directorial Staff, Deputy
Chief).

Jail Senior Superintendent (JSSupt.) - Colonel (3 Sampaguita Leaves) (Provincial Director, City Director).

Jail Superintendent (JSupt.) - Lieutenant Colonel (2 Sampaguita Leaves) (Jail Warden)

Jail Chief Inspector (JCInsp.) - Major (1 Sampaguita Leaf)

Jail Senior Inspector (JSInsp.) - Captain (2 Anahaw Leaves) (Doctor, Lawyer, Chaplain; Deputy Warden).

Jail Inspector (JInsp.) - Lieutenant (1 Anahaw Leaf) (Nurse, Social Worker, I.T. Officer, Technician,
Engineer, Therapist, Teacher, Scientist, Accountant, Criminologist)
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Senior Jail Officer IV (SJO4) - Master Sergeant

Senior Jail Officer III (SJO3) - Technical Sergeant

Senior Jail Officer II (SJO2) - Staff Sergeant

Senior Jail Officer I (SJO1) - Sergeant

Jail Officer III (JO3) - Corporal

Jail Officer II (JO2) - Private First Class

Jail Officer I (JO1) - Private

Jail Officer (JO) - Basic Jail Internship

Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) - Civilian Employee

3.6. Disciplinary Machinery

DISCIPLINARY BOARD FOR JAILS - is organized and maintained for the purpose of hearing disciplinary
cases involving violation of jail rules or regulations by the inmates.

COMPOSITION OF THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD

CHAIRMAN - Assistant Warden

MEMBERS - Chief Security Officer

- Medical/Health Officer

- Jail Chaplain

3.7. Controversies

Controversies Inmates are safer in our jails amid pandemic — BJMP

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology stressed that prisoners cannot be temporarily

freed during the pandemic, despite running petitions against the threat of COVID-19 inside
jails.In a statement, BJMP spokesperson Xavier Solda said Wednesday that they are still

studying propositions that are "not within the bounds of existing laws," despite calls to

decongest their detention cells.One of the issues here is actually on how to present strong

evidence to convince the court that those who will be released after having been detained or

convicted for low-level and non-violent offenses will not endanger the public or at the very

least, will not commit any crime during this public health emergency," he said.Solda reasoned

that if persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), even those from the vulnerable sector of the prison

population, would be released in the first place, there is no guarantee that they will return

immediately once the virus has been contained.

[They] are safer inside our jails, with us. If they will be out, as some groups [are] proposing, how

can these groups assure the public that those who will be released will not contract the virus?"

Solda added. Earlier in the day, families of 22 prisoners were assisted by the Public Interest Law

Center and the National Union of People's Lawyers in filing a petition before the Supreme Court

which seeks the temporary release of these individuals from the "vulnerable or at-risk groups

by reason of their medical and/or physical conditions" based on humanitarian grounds.

The petition noted that the virus will most likely infect those who are elderly, sickly, and

pregnant inside jails due to "overcrowding and lack of access to hygiene measures and medical

care." But for Solda, the BJMP is just doing its best to implement the necessary precautionary

measures inside their facility to avoid infection."We are thankful that up to this date, we have
no record of PDLs with COVID-19 inside our jails," he said. Back in March, Interior Secretary

Eduardo Año said that inmates have no way of contracting the virus due to the suspension of

visitation rights inside detention cells.Data from the Department of Interior and Local

Government shows that there are a total of 134,748 PDLs nationwide. The male dormitory of

Cebu City Jail has the highest number of PDLs with 6,237; followed by Manila City Jail with

4,916.

4.Observations/Comments

Observation /Comments

As COVID-19 focuses the world’s attention on infectious diseases, we have our eyes on one of

the most dangerous places for the spread of such outbreaks: prisons, where densely packed

people and (often) limited access to health care make for a risky situation.Overcrowding, poor

ventilation and infrastructures, deficient health, hygiene and sanitation conditions favours the

spread of infectious diseases – whether the novel coronavirus COVID-19 or tuberculosis (TB)

which can rapidly affect a large number of people inside detention facilities. While COVID-19 is

caused by a virus and TB by bacteria, both may have devastating effects on vulnerable groups

such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases.As of 19 March 2020, according to the

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the congestion rate in their 467 jails is at 534

per cent.

Our leadership saw that inmates in our congested jails are more vulnerable to TB. As such, they

set up this facility to better treat inmates with TB and to stop the further spread of TB in jails.

Here, they will be attended by jail health staff and receive medicines. Their chances of
recovering are much higher. Just because they are in jail, it does not mean that they should not

receive the same standard of health care as are those in the community. They must be treated

equally when it comes to standard quality health care. There should be no difference." – Jail

superintendent Elizabeth Garceron, warden of Calamba regional TB infirmary. Jes AZNAR/ICRC

We prioritized support to the infirmary because we acknowledged BJMP's attempt to provide

optimum TB care to inmates with TB. Being behind bars is already a huge suffering. As such,

being ill inside the jail is an added burden. Some if not most of the detainees will eventually be

set free. If they're sick upon release, they can infect their family members and co-workers. The

ICRC shares the BJMP view that detainees deserve the same standard of health care as are in

the community. Detention authorities face a lot of limitations. The ICRC calls on all partners in

health to help the detention authorities so they can provide better health care to inmates." –

Ramon Paulo Eustaquio, ICRC health field officer in charge of supporting the TB program in jails.

5. Recommendation

Recommendation

I recommend for the BJMP as you can see the number of people inside the prison is increasing.

Especially with the pandemic we are facing. People in prison need to be given a solution to

avoid diseases. We need to observe the protocol inside the Jail because we don't know that my

covid is the one next to you. They need a guardian to prevent them from interacting with
others. And as the number of people inside the Jail increases, they need to observe everything

to prevent rust.

By supporting the Philippines' Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to enhance its human

resource management through a five-year strategic plan, the ICRC hopes to help them put the

right people at the right place at the right time. The ICRC is hopeful that the HR strategic plan's

implementation will contribute to the ultimate goal of improving humanitarian conditions in

BJMP's detention facilities.

Detention staff, such as those in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)'s 470 jails

in the country, are mandated to provide inmates with basic services and assistance judicial

processes. However, due to insufficient staff, they are often overstretched and thus resort to

multitasking or coping through an informal co-management system with detainee groups.

It was clear to the BJMP, and the ICRC wholeheartedly agreed, that to meet both the

operational needs of the agency and the humanitarian needs of PDLs, an increase in overall

staff was a very welcome and much needed development. However, equally important was the

need to ensure that the right people were in the right place at the right time to ensure the

BJMP can meet its duty of care toward detainees.

6.Conclusion

Therefore I conclude that the BJMP is very important in our country. To arrest people who

commit a crime. A criminal must then be given a lesson so that he can have a change in his life.
And for him to have good manners and not to do what he did wrong. That is why the criminal

must be given a penalty or a punishment in prison.

7.Citations/References

https://www.bjmp.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/bjmp-profile

https://www.bjmp.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/mission-and-vision

http://www.bjmpr3.com/website/index.php/abtus/our-core-values-and-competence

https://www.bjmp.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/history

https://bjmpmbai.com/index.php/history

https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Jail_Management_and_Penology

https://www.bjmp.gov.ph/index.php/manuals

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