Buffalo Contract Detention Facility

About our facility

Open since March 1998, the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility has a capacity of 666 beds, housing adult males only. The Buffalo site is unique for being the first and only cooperative effort between two federal agencies: the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, housing detainees under the jurisdiction of each agency in the same facility. Using a correctional model based on direct supervision, the detainees are continuously supervised throughout their daily activities, providing an optimal level of safety and security for both staff and residents.

Meet our staff and see what we do

Operated by the Division of Immigration Health Services, the 24-hour ambulatory clinic is staffed by a dedicated group of skilled professionals, comprised of Public Health Service Officers and contract support personnel. We provide comprehensive primary health care in a challenging correctional setting. We have a full service pharmacy and provide a myriad of medical services including but not limited to intake screenings, physical examinations, chronic care clinics and acute care. There is a CLIA waived laboratory as well as onsite Radiology services provided by a contractor. Telemedicine (Psychiatry) is one of the innovative tools used to access off site providers while maintaining facility security. Staff is encouraged to use individual skills, interests and expertise to personalize their contribution and enhance the quality of care provided. A Medical Doctor, Dentist, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Records Technicians, Pharmacy Technician and an Administrative Assistant all work together to support the mission.

Our Location

The facility is located between Buffalo and Rochester, New York, in the town of Batavia (pop. 19,000). Established in 1802, Batavia lays claim to being the oldest town in the western part of the state. Surrounded by quaint villages that maintain the architectural and cultural values of that era, the countryside is dotted with beautifully maintained farms, with acres of fruit trees and vegetables. In spring and summer, the rolling hills are green and plush with a carpet of grass and flowers that grace the land with brilliant colors. Crisp autumn days and dazzling fall foliage lead into a winter of snow sports at your doorstep: skiing, snow machines, and driveway shoveling; for the truly hearty soul, there is also ice fishing. The enormous Lake Ontario is located 25 miles straight north of Batavia on scenic highway 98. New York City is six hours away by train and an hour by plane, with endless opportunities for shopping, site seeing, Broadway plays, and other enjoyable pastimes.

Places to go, People to see

The spectacular tourist attraction Niagara Falls is located one hour west of Batavia, and the beautiful city of Toronto, Canada is approximately 2.5 hours by car. Buffalo and Rochester have diverse local ethnic and cultural communities, and are rich in history, arts, fairs and events. Buffalo is also noted for unequaled support of its sports teams, the "Bills" and "Sabers," and as the originator and only true source of "Buffalo Wings." Camping, fishing, and swimming are popular past time activities for locals and visitors to the many lakes and mountains, all within a short day's drive. The nearby Erie Canal remains a tribute to the industry and ingenuity of early settlers-the ancestors of the present day area residents.

To learn more

To find out about employment opportunities with the Division of Immigration Health Services in Batavia, NY please contact us at the address below: