Random Different Jobs Prison Inmates Do (20 items)

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  (#2) Manufacture Military Equipment And Uniforms

  Some inmates manufacture equipment and clothing for the US military. The US Army has awarded contracts to companies like Federal Prison Industries to make impressive gear, including body armor. This backfired when a company named ArmorSource was forced to pay a $3 million settlement after shipping tens of thousands of defective military helmets.

  The company that ArmorSource subcontracted to make these helmets was Federal Prison Industries. 
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  (#11) Design And Make Signs

  Signage is another major industry that is largely supported by prison labor. Everything from traffic signs to construction signs and even department-specific signs are made by prisoners. Next time you're in a park and see Smokey the Bear, remember it was likely an inmate that put that together.

  You can shop for UNICOR's available signage directly from their website. 
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  (#3) Build College Dorm And Office Furniture

  Inmates make a lot of goods, some of which you may have even slept on. If you lived in a dorm at one point, it's possible your mattress and adjustable bed frame came from UNICOR - a program dedicated to inmate reform via job training and practical work skills.

  Prison-made mattresses can be found in dorms, hospitals, and even prisons themselves. You can shop online for these mattresses and other furniture directly from the UNICOR website. If you're looking for affordable office furniture, UNICOR can help with that, as well. 
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  (#1) Transcribe Textbooks Into Braille For The Blind

  One of the more altruistic jobs available to inmates is transcribing books and other printed documents into braille for the visually impaired. Textbooks are among the most common kinds of documents to be translated, and the National Prison Braille Network is dedicated to facilitating these services.

  The organization also works to help inmates get jobs in text transcription after their release.
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  (#16) Inventory And Stock Merchandise At The Prison Commissary

  For those unfamiliar with day-to-day life in jail, the commissary is a prison store where inmates can buy items like food, drinks, hygienic products, and more. The commissary is often staffed by other inmates who keep the store stocked and maintain the inventory. These employees can order requested items but they are not allowed to work the registers. They are responsible for cleaning the commissary, as well, and work with the prison staff to keep it running.

  These jobs can pay well relative to other duties, but inmates must work long hours in a stressful environment. 
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  (#17) Design, Print, And Bind Calendars And Envelopes

  Prisoners make all kinds of paper products, including firearm targets, planners, calendars, and envelopes. Another responsibility for these working inmates is paper binding, which means wrapping stacks of large paper in plastic for safe shipping. 

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