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

Job Description SummaryCorrections 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 agencySummaryCorrections 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 agencyOverview HelpAccepting applicationsPosted 03/19/26 · Apply by 09/30/26Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026LocationAliceville, ALMaxwell AFB, ALTalladega, ALForrest City, ARPhoenix, AZSafford, AZTucson, AZAtwater, CAHerlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CALompoc, CALos Angeles, CAMendota, CASan Diego, CAVictorville, CAFlorence, COLittleton, CODanbury, CTColeman, FLMarianna, FLMiami, FLMiami-Dade County, FLTallahassee, FLAtlanta, GAJesup, GAHonolulu, HIChicago, ILGreenville, ILMarion, ILPekin, ILThomson, ILTerre Haute, INLeavenworth, KSAshland, KYInez, KYLexington, KYManchester, KYPine Knot, KYOakdale, LAPollock, LAFort Devens, MACumberland, MDMilan, MIDuluth, MNRochester, MNSandstone, MNWaseca, MNSpringfield, MOYazoo City, MSButner Federal Correctional Complex, NCBerlin, NHFairton, NJFort Dix, NJKings, NYOtisville, NYRay Brook, NYElkton, OHEl Reno, OKOklahoma City, OKSheridan, ORGregg Township, PAKelly Township, PALewis Run, PALoretto, PAMinersville, PAPhiladelphia, PAWaymart, PAGuaynabo, PRBennettsville, SCEdgefield, SCEstill, SCSalters, SCYankton, SDMemphis, TNBastrop, TXBeaumont, TXBig Spring, TXBryan, TXFederal Medical Center Carswell, TXFort Worth, TXHouston, TXLa Tuna, TXSeagoville, TXTexarkana, TXThree Rivers, TXJonesville, VAPrince George, VASeatac, WAGrand Marsh, WIAlderson, WVBeaver, WVBruceton Mills, WVGlenville, WVMorgantown, WVWelch, WVNo matching locations found.Work site optionsTelework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $51,632 - $98,113 per yearThe 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 & gradeGL 05 - 08Learn more about pay scale and gradePay 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 typePermanentOccupations and job series0007 Correctional OfficerSupervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNoDrug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherAnnouncement numberDHA-2026-0015Control number861914900This job is open to HelpThe publicU.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 agencyTHIS 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.VideosDuties HelpProvides 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 beCompany DescriptionCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.Company DescriptionCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.