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

Florence, Colorado
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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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 Open & closing dates 03/19/2026 to 09/30/2026 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 Locations 4501 vacancies in the following locations: Aliceville, AL Maxwell AFB, AL Talladega, AL Forrest City, AR Show morefewer locations (90) 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 Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork 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. ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential 08 Job family (Series) 0007 Correctional Officer Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testYesBargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberDHA-Control number 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. Videos Duties 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 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 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. Requirements Help Conditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Selective Service Requirement: Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),Most recent performance appraisal, andMost recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty USAJOBS’ Career Transition Programs for more information. NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:Education:GL-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.GL-06: Nine (9) semester hours or fourteen (14) quarter hours of graduate level education in a major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to this position.GL-07: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to the position is qualifying for GL-07.GL-08: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.ORExperience:GL-05: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers, such as:Ability to meet and deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas.Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others.Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others.Ability to reason soundly and to think out practical solutions to problems.Ability to make decisions and act quickly, particularly under stress.Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations. General experience may have been gained in work such as:Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of teaching or instructing.Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program.Supervising planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs.Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included directing the work flow and/or direct supervision of others.Sales work, other than taking and filling orders as in over-the-counter sales. GL-06: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of occupations where specialized experience may have been gained:Correctional OfficerDetention OfficerPolice OfficerBorder Patrol AgentState TrooperSheriffPark RangerDeputy Sheriff supervising inmates in a jailMental Health Counselor in a Residential Facility Some examples of this qualifying experience are:Experience with instructing inmates with proper housekeeping and working as a Police Officer responding to domestic disturbances and issuing citations for law in investigating crime scenes as a State Trooper.Experience as a Mental Health Worker in a Mental Health Lockdown facility. GL-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of occupations where specialized experience may have been gained:Correctional OfficerJailerDetention OfficerDeputy Sheriff supervising inmates in a jail.Military Corrections (Brig, Internment/Resettlement Specialist, etc. Some examples of this qualifying experience are:Providing supervision, care and security of inmates in a correctional environment.Experience supervising inmates throughout the institution and providing instructions related to institutional procedures and with enforcing rules and regulations governing correctional institution security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.Experience with conducting various count procedures of working various correctional posts, assignments (such as Control Room, Rear-gate, Housing Units, etc.) . click apply for full job details