The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) needs 1,594 personnel for deployment as corrections officers, corrections technical officers, and non-uniformed employees.

In an announcement, BuCor said it has 6,430 plantilla positions of which 4,836 are filled up as of last July 31.

Of the vacant positions, 1,316 are for corrections officers; 144, corrections technical officers; and 134, non-uniformed personnel.

Applicants for corrections officers should be Filipino citizens, of good moral character, have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning institution, and have the appropriate civil service eligibility.

They should not have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment as well as not convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude.

Male applicants should be at least 1.57 meters in height, while female applicants should be at least 1.52 meters tall.

BuCor said that “a waiver for height and age requirement/s may be granted to applicants belonging to the cultural communities.”

It said it will accept applicants who are 40 years old pursuant to Republic Act No. 10575, the Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013.

However, it said applicants above 36 years of age will have to sign a waiver agreeing that they may not be able to qualify for the full retirement benefits afforded to uniformed officers of the BuCor.

“The BuCor is committed in hiring those who are most qualified for the position and choosing from among candidates those who will serve the country with honor, pride, and unwavering dedication,” it added.