APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$48,337.20 to
$71,806.32
PAY GRADE: 35
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 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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Lake's Crossing Center is recruiting for a Senior Correctional Officer. The position performs a combination of security and clinical related work in a maximum security mental health facility for the treatment of the mentally disordered offenders. Duties include checking-in out-patient clients; conducting in-patient clients' med calls; handling, organizing and maintaining property; acting as main officer in all clients' related transports; conducting in-house training on control room operation; appropriate use of force, mechanical restraints, restraint chair operation, and four point restraint; working with clients and participating in Treatment Teams; and operating control room for 2 hours a day to develop control room expertise and efficiency. Additionally, the position will conduct applicants backgrounds investigations, run the building for a week once a month by supervising Forensic Staffs, assigning and reviewing their work; run the building in the absence of Forensic Supervisors; and perform other duties as assigned to include special projects assigned by the Lieutenant or the Agency Director. The position will work Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. This position is subject to call-out or call-back. The environment requires a high level of security awareness as well as the physical stamina or ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. Certification as a mental health technician is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
One year of journey level experience as a correctional officer in an adult correctional institution which included certification as a peace officer under P.O.S.T. or its equivalent; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Officer in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
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.
Current departmental staff will not be required to go through a background check, fingerprinting or the prescreeing for controlled substances.
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.
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.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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.
Additional Position Criteria
Certification as a mental health technician is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
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.
