Correctional Officer - Up to $49,056.00 Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

Overview Help

Accepting applications

Posted 03/19/26 · Apply by 09/30/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026

Location

4501 vacancies in the following locations:

Aliceville, AL

Maxwell AFB, AL

Talladega, AL

Forrest City, AR

Phoenix, AZ

Safford, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Atwater, CA

Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA

Lompoc, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Mendota, CA

San Diego, CA

Victorville, CA

Florence, CO

Littleton, CO

Danbury, CT

Coleman, FL

Marianna, FL

Miami, FL

Miami-Dade County, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Atlanta, GA

Jesup, GA

Honolulu, HI

Chicago, IL

Greenville, IL

Marion, IL

Pekin, IL

Thomson, IL

Terre Haute, IN

Leavenworth, KS

Ashland, KY

Inez, KY

Lexington, KY

Manchester, KY

Pine Knot, KY

Oakdale, LA

Pollock, LA

Fort Devens, MA

Cumberland, MD

Milan, MI

Duluth, MN

Rochester, MN

Sandstone, MN

Waseca, MN

Springfield, MO

Yazoo City, MS

Butner Federal Correctional Complex, NC

Berlin, NH

Fairton, NJ

Fort Dix, NJ

Kings, NY

Otisville, NY

Ray Brook, NY

Elkton, OH

El Reno, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

Sheridan, OR

Gregg Township, PA

Kelly Township, PA

Lewis Run, PA

Loretto, PA

Minersville, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Waymart, PA

Guaynabo, PR

Bennettsville, SC

Edgefield, SC

Estill, SC

Salters, SC

Yankton, SD

Memphis, TN

Bastrop, TX

Beaumont, TX

Bryan, TX

Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Houston, TX

Seagoville, TX

Texarkana, TX

Three Rivers, TX

Jonesville, VA

Prince George, VA

Seatac, WA

Grand Marsh, WI

Alderson, WV

Beaver, WV

Bruceton Mills, WV

Glenville, WV

Morgantown, WV

Welch, WV

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $51,632 - $98,113 per year

The salary range for this announcement reflects Rest of US GL-05/01 $51,632 to highest GL-08/10 San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA $98,113.

Pay scale & grade

GL 05 - 08

Promotion potential08

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-time - Full Promotion Potential GL-08/10 highest $98,113 - San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA. 15%-50% Recruitment Incentive for NEW HIRES: Please see Benefits for more Information. Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

• 0007 Correctional Officer

Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNo

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceOther

Announcement numberDHA-2026-0015Control number870552500

This job is open to Help

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY. PLEASE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION IN ORDER TO APPLY.

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Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.

Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.

During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

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Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.