BUREAU OF JAIL

MANAGEMENT
AND PENOLOGY

Presented by: BSCRIM 2-FOXTROT

WHO IS THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
OF
BJMP REGION I ???
OVERVIEW:
As one of the five pillars of the Criminal Justice System, the BJMP was created to
address growing concern of jail management and penology problem. Primarily, its
clients are detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in such

jails while undergoing investigation, waiting final judgement and those who are
serving sentence promulgated by the court 3 years and below.
HISTORY
On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created thru Republic Act 6975 as a

GEN
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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
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.
 
OBJECTIVES:
 To improve the living conditions of inmates in accordance
with the accepted standards set by united nations.
 To enhance the safe keeping and development of
inmates in preparation for their eventual
reintegration into the mainstream of society upon
their release
 To professionalize jail service.
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.
CORE VALUES:
PRO - Professionalism.
T - Teamwork.
E - Efficiency / Competence.
C - Commitment.
S - Self-Discipline
MOTTO:
“Changing Lives , Building a
Safer Nation”
CORE COMPETENCE:
•Continuous skills enhancement of personnel
•Ability to establish linkages and Partnerships
•Responsive Planning
•Timely decision-making
•Expedient implementation
MANDATES 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,
PROGRAMS:
Major Programs
There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of BJMP and they are
the following:
1.PDL custody, security and control program.
2.PDL welfare and development program.
3.Decongestion program.
4.Good governance.
ORGANIZATION AND KEY POSITIONS:
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 Service 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
RANKS: 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
RECRUITMENT:
Informing the public that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is now accepting
applicants for Jail Officer 1 for the recruitment year 2021 with the following qualifications:

1.A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines;

2.A person of good moral character;
3.Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests for the purpose of determining
his/her physical and mental health;
4.Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning;
5.Must possess appropriate eligibility (Second Level eligibilities: CSE-Professional, RA 1080, and Penology
Officer Examination, etc);
6.Must not have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment;
7.Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;
8.Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in height for male, and one meter and
fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for female; and
9.Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the standard weight corresponding to
his/her height, age and sex.
OFFICES:

Regional Office

Provincial Jail Administrator's Office

District Jail

City and Municipal Jails

BJMP BADGE
BADGE :
 The BJMP badge that is about to be pinned on your left chest is the symbol
of legal authority. It is placed near your heart to remind you of the fidelity
and dedication expected of you as public servants.
 Your dignity as a jail officer is symbolized by the badge that is to be
pinned on your heart. Never swerve from your solemn oath of office, nor
violate your vows or betray the trust of the public.
 You are a jail officer – wear your badge with honor
and pride.
 The BJMP was created to address growing concern of jail
management and penology problem. Primarily, its clients are
detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in
such jails while undergoing investigation, waiting final judgment
and those who are serving sentence promulgated by the court 3
years and below. As provided for under R.A. No. 6975, the Jail
Bureau is mandated to take operational and administrative control
over all city, district and municipal jails.
 The Bureau has four major areas of rehabilitation program,
namely: Livelihood Projects, Educational and Vocational Training,
Recreation and Sports, and Religious/ Spiritual Activities.
 BJMP aims to keep the public abreast of information regarding jail
management and penology.
LOGO:
 LOGO SYMBOLISM
 BJMP in Bold Letters: symbolizes the strong identity of the Bureau.
 Inscription : Safekeeping and Development, depicts the mandate of the Bureau.
 Round Borders : stands for holism
 Five (5) Pillars: represent the coordination among the pillars of the criminal justice
system
 Scale: represents the scale of justice
 Philippine Map- depicts that corrections is a national concern
 Eighteen (18) Laurel Leaves: stands for the seventeen regions, including the
National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute
 Jail Officer: signifies professionalism and adeptness
 Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL): transforming from black to white depicts that
PDL undergo development processes.
 Heavy and Thick Bars: speak of custody, tightened security and control of
inmates.
 Red and Blue Color: stand for primary colors of the Philippine flag
 Gray Color: depicts the organizations color
 Golden Yellow Color: represents the transcending light for Corrections
THE BJMP UNIFORMS
AND SIGNS
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF
BJMP REGION I

JSSUPT ARNEL U. PERALTA