Corrections Officer - Community Correctional Center

• High school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 21 at time of filing, U.S. Citizen, Character above reproach. Must be able to work in a security type environment and manage stressful and potentially dangerous/difficult inmate contact situations.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Background Investigation Process – Includes an intensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam, and a 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 a qualifying typing certificate, and for obtaining acceptable scores on the NTN Test.

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

Important – This recruitment will be an ongoing process.

The City of North Las Vegas is hiring for entry-level and lateral Corrections Officer. 

Lateral applicants do not need to apply on the NTN.  Lateral applicants need to submit an application and attach your NV POST CATEGORY III Certificate.  Please notify nlvcccjobs@cityofnorthlasvegas.com once complete.

Testing results will be pulled periodically by the City as positions are created and vacancies occur.

After completing all three portions of the NTN testing process, applicants must achieve 70% or higher in each section of the exam in order to be considered to proceed in the recruitment process.

Achieving 70% or higher on each section of the exam, does not guarantee an invitation to the physical fitness examination.

Candidates who have completed the PHQ and NTN entry-level testing may be invited to continue in the selection process.

Once you have successfully completed and passed your NTN exam, please make sure you complete your Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on the NTN website.  Once that is complete, please contact the City of North Las Vegas at NLVCCCjobs@cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Physical abilities testing is required and will be administered by the North Las Vegas Police Department by appointment only.

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.

A Computerized Examination through the National Testing Network (NTN) is REQUIRED and must be completed in order to be considered for an Oral Board.  Rules and timelines established by NTN will be followed.  Qualifications will be determined by the Department.

**Note – There is a fee to take the test and must be paid through NTN.

To arrange the NTN Corrections Officer Test visit:

Search for Jobs and click on "Corrections" scroll down to NEVADA and check the box next to: North Las Vegas Police Department Community Corrections Center.

Click on "Continue" in column on the left.  Follow the remaining instructions on the screen to schedule the required test.

Candidates must achieve the required minimum score set by the Department.

Classification: Entry Level and Lateral Level Corrections Officer

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.