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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$47,606.40 to
$70,804.08
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
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Correctional Sergeants and Lieutenants have charge of an assigned watch or major area in a State correctional institution/facility and supervise subordinate officers to ensure the safe custody,discipline and welfare of inmates.
In terms of typical functionality, this IS NOT a "traditional", custody of inmates-focused Correctional Sergeant position. Incumbent will be responsible for the development, evaluation and delivery of training curriculum and programs. The position requires development, design and implementation of training schedules; development and implementation of an evaluation process for students, trainees, and instructors; development and implementation of training needs assessment tools and programs; development of a community network of instructors/trainers for adjunct classes/training assistance; review, evaluation, updating and personalizing of lesson plans; monitoring of instructor certification requirements.
Unless an e-mail is sent to "kgoodly@doc.nv.gov", requesting to have your previous score transferred to this recruitment, all applicants will be scheduled for the Correctional Sergeant written examination. Requests to transfer a previous score MUST BE received by MAY 8, 2015. If claiming VETERAN or DISABLED VETERAN status, you MUST attach a copy of your DD Form 214 to your application for this announcement. AGAIN, this document MUST be attached to your application for points to be awarded. If claiming DISABLED VETERAN, you MUST attach supporting documentation from the Veterans' Administration (VA), verifying DISABLED VETERANS status. AGAIN, this documentation MUST be attached to your application for points to be awarded. Your information MUST be accurate at the time of application. This is the SOLE responsibility of the APPLICANT. Supplemental information to the application WILL NOT be accepted AFTER the announcement CLOSES.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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One year of work experience as a Senior Correctional Officer in Nevada State service; OR three years of experience as a journey level Correctional Officer in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and 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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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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Equivalency statement-1 year Correctional Officer, plus BA in Criminal Justice or related field OR 2 years Correctional Officer, plus AA degree in Criminal Justice or related field. |
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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 pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. |
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This position requires previous experience in the adult training process, to include planning, programming, coordinating and conducting adult training within a correctional environment. |
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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).
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The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. |
The following are the number of questions and the category:
24 - Correctional Institutions Procedures & Practices
20 - Interpersonal Relations
18 - Written Communications
20 - Reading Comprehension
18 - Logic & Reasoning
45- Leadership Skills, must score minimum of 25 in section to pass exam |
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