APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$51,865.92 to
$77,569.20
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Correctional Casework Specialists perform duties involving the evaluation and classification of individual inmates incarcerated within State correctional facilities; maintain a comprehensive record of each inmate regarding personal data, legal data, criminal history, institutional adjustment, program needs, program achievements, classification history and rule infractions as stipulated under NRS Chapter 209; evaluate, develop and implement plans for inmate program participation.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Incumbents conduct routine casework assignments; analyze case factors which contribute to classification decisions; interpret and advise inmate on decisions which are based on the Nevada Revised Statutes, court case law, administrative regulations, and institutional/facility procedures. Incumbents serve as a member of the Disciplinary Committee and Classification Committee. Incumbents represent the department at the Parole Board hearings to provide input on the respective inmate. Incumbents assist inmate in obtaining work assignments during incarceration by assessing their ability to perform various tasks and make job assignment recommendations to the Classification Committee. Caseworkers respond to legal matters involving inmates; prepare special reports for the Warden or Director involving removal or reinstatement of statutory good time credits for inmates involved in serious disciplinary infractions and submission of reports for transfer of inmates under the auspices of the Interstate Compact Agreement.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school and five years experience in a correctional, parole and probation or comparable setting conducting casework services and investigations and preparing detailed reports for the purpose of rehabilitation, program development, and program services of clients or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and three years experience as described above; OR Master's degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Casework Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
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.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
