Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
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One year of experience as a correctional officer at the journey or trainee level which included certification as a peace officer under P.O.S.T. or its equivalent; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Officer Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Applicants must pass a strict annual physical examination in accordance with Nevada State Prisons Standards and to meet requirements of the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
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An Associate's Degree in corrections, criminal justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required journey level experience. |
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Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards Training (POST-Category 3) requirements including the physical agility testing as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 all applicants must be a citizen of the United States. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 all applicants must be at least 21 years old. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 a person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he has been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense, which would be a felony if committed in this state. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 a person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 a person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he has been convicted of an offense involving the unlawful use , sale or possession of a controlled substance. |
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Pursuant to NAC 289.110 a person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if there is a documented history of physical violence. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections may not consider an applicant for employment if they have been discharged from military service other than honorably. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections may not consider an applicant for employment if they have been terminated for cause (due to a conduct-related situation) from a department of local, state, or federal government. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections may not consider an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of two (2) gross misdemeanors (other than traffic violations) during their lifetime. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections does not consider an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of a DUI/DWI within seven (7) years of their written application. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections does not consider an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of two (2) DUI/DWI within their lifetime. |
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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
