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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
Positions allocated to this class, under close supervision of a higher officer, receive structured classroom and on-the-job training and perform most of the duties described in the series concept. This level provides for semi-automatic progression to the next higher level in this series upon satisfactory completion of the required twelve-month probationary period and approval of the appointing authority. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
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High school graduation or equivalent education and two years of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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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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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be available to work any post/shift assignment. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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Applicants must be able to meet current Peace Officer Standard & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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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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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of a DUI/DWI within seven years of their written application; or convicted of 2 or more DUI/DWI within their lifetime. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint 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 will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been discharged from military service other than honorably. |
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Pass a strict annual physical examination in accordance with the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
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Must be a US citizen and 21 years of age at time of appointment. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have 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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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence. |
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The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be recalled on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be placed on stand-by status if necessary. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work variable schedules that may include 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must pass all phases of orientation training. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must possess a valid driver's license. |