Corrections Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age of 21 at time of application

U.S. Citizen

Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and experience which produces knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

Must be able to obtain appropriate POST CAT 3 Certification within established time period.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Character above reproach. Must be able to work in a security type environment and manage stressful and potentially dangerous/difficult inmate contact situations.

Visual Acuity: Vision 20/20 in best eye and not worse than 20/30 in worse eye with/without correction. If correction is necessary, uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100 in each eye.

Color Vision: Must recognize 4/6 plates on titmus color vision test.

Hearing: Average hearing 1000/2000/3000 HZ must not exceed 25db. No single reading to exceed 35db at 500/1000/2000/3000/4000HZ. A hearing aid can be accepted with a letter from an audiologist indicating proper fit and level of hearing correction in both ears.

Analyze situations and provide effective action.

Ability to supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Read and interpret complex information.

Defend self and others from combatant individuals.

Qualify with department-approved weapons.

Give and comprehend verbal and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Gather, analyze and evaluate data and provide sound decisions.

Perform manual tasks associated with operating the Correctional Center.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and communicate clearly.

The posting will close with out notice. 

Applicants must complete all three (3) portions of the NTN test which includes Video, Reading, Counting and the PHQ (Personal History Questionnaire)

Applicants must achieve 70% or higher in each section of the exam in order to be considered, but this does not guarantee an invitation to proceed in the selection process.

Achieving 70% or higher on each section of the exam, does not guarantee an invitation to proceed in the selection process

Applicants MUST complete 100% of the required testing and PHQ to move on in the procress.  

Although there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of Marijuana, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug

Candidate Communication

Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, checking your spam or trash folders.

STEP # 1

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Submit a City of North Las Vegas employment application for this recruitment posting.

STEP # 2

NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK

Complete the NTN testing (Video, Reading, Counting and the PHQ: Personal History Questionnaire)

STEP # 3

INVITED FOR ORAL BOARD AND PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

Once you have completed the NTN testing and have passed, you will be invited to Oral Board and Physical Agility Test. 

Only those applicants who meet the qualifications and who have submitted required documentation and testing will be invited to continue in the hiring process as needed.

Passing scores required to proceed to Oral Interview

Oral Board – Pass/Fail – Scheduled by appointment only.

Physical Agility Testing - is REQUIRED and will be administered by appointment only.

      Nevada Post Fitness Testing Standards are as follows:

• Vertical Jump       15 inches
• Agility Run             20.4 seconds
• Push-Ups              20 (no time limit)
• 300 Meter Run     74 seconds
• 1.5 mile Run         17:37

Background Investigation Process:

• Intensive background check which may include polygraph/CVSA examination
• Medical/drug screen exam
• Psychological evaluation

All Persons who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for this position are personally responsible for submitting a completed online application, submitting any qualifying required certificate(s), and for obtaining passing scores on all three of the required NTN Tests and completing the PHQ.

Online applications must specifically indicate how minimum and preferred requirements are met. Please list and/or attach specific required licenses and certifications to show how these requirements are met as applicable.  Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided therein.