Big Spring Correctional Center is a low-security federal prison in Big Spring, Texas. It is also known as CI Big Spring and Big Spring Correctional Facility. The facility houses male inmates.
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Table of contents
- Big Spring Correctional Center Contact Information
- CI Big Spring Inmate Information
- Big Spring Correctional Facility Prison Services Information
- Big Spring Correctional Center Educational, Library, and Recreation Offerings
- Visitation Information for CI Big Spring
- More Information About Big Spring Correctional Facility
- Your Big Spring Correctional Facility Experts
Big Spring Correctional Center Contact Information
Facility Address & Contact Information
Airpark Facility
Correctional Institution Big Spring
1701 Apron Drive
Big Spring, TX 79720
Cedar Hill Facility
Correctional Institution Big Spring
3711 Wright Avenue
Big Spring, TX 79720
Phone: 432-268-1227
Fax: 432-267-6522
Email: BSC/[email protected]
BOP Website: Bureau of Prisons Facility Page
GEO Group Website: GEO Group Facility Page
Wikipedia: Wikipedia Page
Inmate Correspondence Address
Use the below addresses to send mail to Big Spring CI inmates. Please note the facility consists of four separate locations. Each prison has its own mailing address.
Airpark Facility
Inmate Name and Register Number
Big Spring Correctional Center
Correctional Institution
1701 Apron Drive
Big Spring, TX 79720
Cedar Hill Facility
Inmate Name and Register Number
Big Spring Correctional Center
Correctional Institution
3711 Wright Avenue
Big Spring, TX 79720
How to Send Money
Funds can be sent directly to inmates via money order. These must have the inmate’s name and registration number affixed. Family members can call 1-866- 345-1884 to deposit funds via telephone or go to Access Corrections website to deposit funds online.
CI Big Spring Inmate Information
Inmate Gender
Male Inmates
Prison Security Level
Big Spring is a Low-Security Federal Prison
Facility Location
CI Big Spring is approximately four miles west of Big Spring, TX.
BOP Region
Institution Code
BSC for Big Spring Correctional Facility
Judicial District
Medical Care Level
Information is not available. See our page on Medical Care Levels and Procedures for more details.
Mental Health Care Level
Information is not available.
Population Number
CI Big Spring incarcerates approximately 2,600 federal inmates.
Big Spring Correctional Facility Prison Services Information
Background
Big Spring Correctional Center is a private prison located in Big Spring, Texas. It is owned and operated by Geo Group.
The facility is under the purview of the United States Department of Justice. It houses federal “deportable alien” detainees. The prison complex consists of two separate facilities: Airpark and Cedar Hill.
The Airpark Facility opened in 1991 on the former Webb Air Force Base. It originally housed 564 beds. A 1999 expansion converted the administration building into inmate housing. The facility now houses up to 652 inmates.
The Cedar Hill Facility opened in 1998 with 520 beds. Following its 2018 expansion, the facility now houses up to 1,080 inmates. This expansion included adding a dental clinic, two negative pressure rooms, and an expanded Restricted Housing Unit. The Restricted Housing Unit now holds up to 104 inmates.
The facility achieved initial accreditation through the American Correctional Association in 2010 and re-accreditation in 2012 and 2015. The current facility delivers all services, providing an environment for residents working their way through the judicial system.
Please note CI Big Spring is a private prison, not a regular federal prison. It is a different institution than Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring. You can learn more about FCI Big Spring and its minimum-security satellite prison camp in its profile.
Inmate Housing
Big Spring Correctional Center comprises two separate facilities: Airpark and Cedar Hill. Inmates are assigned to one of these housing units.
Airpark Unit Housing
Inmates at the Airpark Unit are housed in multi-occupancy rooms. While most rooms house ten inmates, two rooms accommodate up to 12 prisoners. Every room has a restroom, sink, and shower.
Cedar Hill Housing
Prisoners housed in the Cedar Hill Unit live in dormitory-style housing. These housing units consist of two four-pod housing units and one two-tiered housing unit. Additionally, the Cedar Hill Unit houses a Restrictive Housing Unit.
Units A through H house up to 76 inmates. These units have urinals, toilets, and showers on one side of the room. Sinks and additional showers are on the other side of the room. Units I & K house up to 140 inmates each, and Units I & K can hold 96 inmates each.
Restrictive Housing Unit
The Restrictive Housing Unit can house up to 104 inmates. This consists of 56 inmates in B Unit and 48 inmates in the new RHU. The RHU has four recreation cages for inmates. B Unit only has two recreation cases on either side of the housing unit.
Health Services
Upon admission, inmates receive an intake examination. Routine and emergency health care and dental care are also available to the inmate population. Emergency intervention is available 24 hours a day. Inmates must submit a sick call form for evaluation of routine and chronic health care concerns.
Psychology Services
Correctional Institution Big Spring offers psychological evaluations and treatment to inmates. Services include counseling and programs created to have a rehabilitative impact. A Living in Balance program is also available.
Inmates also have access to a variety of behavioral treatment groups. These include stress management, anger management, life skills training, parenting techniques, conflict resolution, and preparation for re-entry into society.
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
CI Big Spring does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Drug and alcohol abuse counseling is also available. RDAP is delivered in four phases
- Aspects of Substance Abuse
- Life and Living Skills
- Obsessive and Compulsive Behaviors
- Core Issues in Substance Abuse
Some Geo Group facilities offer treatment groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Big Spring Correctional Center Educational, Library, and Recreation Offerings
Education Services
Big Spring Correctional Facility offers GED and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) courses. Both American and Mexican Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses are also available. Inmates without a GED or high school diploma are required to attend classes.
Inmates are also provided with life skills classes to enhance parenting skills. High school diploma, career, and college programs are available through paid correspondence programs.
You can learn more about prison education options here.
Advanced Occupational Education
CI Big Spring does not offer any advanced occupational education programs.
Vocational Training
Big Spring Correctional Center offers vocational training in the following areas:
- Auto Mechanics
- Barbering
- Building Trades
- Carpentry
- Computer Repair
- Computer Skills
- Culinary Arts
- Custodial Maintenance
- Desktop Publishing
- Electrical
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Horticulture
- Masonry
- Plumbing
- Small Engine Repair
- Upholstery
- Weaving
- Welding
Apprenticeship Training
Big Spring CI does not offer any apprenticeship programs.
Library Services
Big Spring Correctional Facility has a complete legal library and a leisure library. Inmates can check out fiction and nonfiction books, newspapers, and magazines in the leisure library. Prisoners can also conduct legal research and prepare legal filings in the law library.
UNICOR
Correctional Institution Big Spring does not house a UNICOR facility.
Commissary
Inmates have access to an institutional commissary to purchase drinks, food, snacks, shoes, and limited electronics.
Recreational Services
Indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available at CI Big Spring. These include organized sports, individual exercise, board and card games, and arts and crafts projects.
Inmates may play softball, handball, soccer, and basketball in the recreation yard. Additionally, the Hobby Craft Building allows inmates to paint, draw, and perform leathercraft activities.
The Recreation Department also has music rooms, pool tables, televisions, and microwaves. Inmates can check out books, magazines, movies, board games, and gym equipment.
Visitation Information for CI Big Spring
Friends and family may visit inmates from 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays. Visiting hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on federal holidays. See our page on prisoner visitation rules for more information.
More Information About Big Spring Correctional Facility
For a comprehensive look at life in federal custody, pick up a copy of Christopher Zoukis’ Federal Prison Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Surviving the Federal Bureau of Prisons. For more detailed information about Big Spring Correctional Center, please buy a copy of the Directory of Federal Prisons: The Unofficial Guide to Bureau of Prisons Institutions by Christopher Zoukis.
Your Big Spring Correctional Facility Experts
If your loved one is incarcerated at the Big Spring Correctional Center, we can help. Our team can review your case to see if you qualify for early release.
Schedule a one-hour initial consultation with a CI Big Spring expert today!
Published May 18, 2018 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on Jul 24, 2023 at 10:14 pm
