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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Nevada Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Correctional Sergeant for the Summit View Youth Center (SVYC), a 48-bed secure facility for male youth age 14 to 18 located in North Las Vegas, NV. SVYC goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Responsibilities include: processing new arrival youth and discharges; transporting youth to outside appointments; developing/implementing new or revised security policies; maintaining overall security and safety of the facility; providing guidance to group supervisors; responding to emergency situations; identifying deficiencies and corrective actions; updating policies or procedures; ensuring security policies and procedures are followed; maintaining proficiency in Control Room operations; conducting both unclothed and clothed youth body searches; responding to hostile or aggressive youth behavior; providing or assisting in de-escalation techniques; if necessary, using physical force to subdue violent youth; completing facility and room searches thoroughly; supervising youth in all youth occupied areas; processing visitors and supervising visitors and youth; displaying substantial knowledge of and application of emergency procedures; supervising emergency incidents; completing and maintaining POST certification; operating all equipment and programs; performing assigned duties with minimal supervision; observing youth and interacting with them in a positive and therapeutic manner; displaying positive professional behavior at all times.

These are full time positions that include a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion of belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Applicants should list all relevant employment history. The Division is particularly interested in work experience involving working with the public or clients and coordinating or supervising work, people, or activities including experience working with clients or employees in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting experience. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: