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

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Fort Dix, New Jersey United States  View Map
Posted: May 26, 2026
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Summary

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary

    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 09/30/26Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026Location 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 Big Spring, TX Bryan, TX Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX La Tuna, 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 optionsTelework 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 & gradeGL 05 - 08 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 typePermanentOccupations and job series
    • 0007 Correctional Officer
    Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNoDrug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherAnnouncement numberDHA-Control numberThis 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.

    VideosDuties Help

    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

    Company 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.Tracking.aspx?bdu8lXoUvtAyL%2f8D7AACOgm
  • Job Description

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary

    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 09/30/26Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026Location 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 Big Spring, TX Bryan, TX Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX La Tuna, 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 optionsTelework 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 & gradeGL 05 - 08 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 typePermanentOccupations and job series
    • 0007 Correctional Officer
    Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNoDrug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherAnnouncement numberDHA-Control numberThis 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.

    VideosDuties Help

    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

    Company 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.Tracking.aspx?bdu8lXoUvtAyL%2f8D7AACOgm
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