Lateral Corrections Officer

Exciting Announcement! - We are offering up to $16,500 in HIRING BONUSES!

These include bonuses for Lateral Officers, Veterans, a Relocation Bonus, and an Employee Referral Bonus*. (*All subject to requirements and at the discretion of the hiring agency.)

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career.  MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!

A Corrections Officer is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

·         Submit a complete application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions.  Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.

·         Shift work required - This position supports an operation that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You must be able to work any shift (days, swings, or graveyard), and any day of the week, to include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Currently, the schedule consists of 12-hours shifts and are divided into two squads with days off being Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 

·         Must successfully complete training program - Successful lateral candidates will participate in an accelerated 3 - 6 week training/orientation program, in addition to a 14 week field training program.

·         Pay considerations - The starting hourly pay for this position is $27.77 (step 1). All new employees hired for this position will start at step 1 of the range, no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.

·         Working conditions - Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather within the secure perimeter of the Correctional Center, most of the time. Must be able to work in an environment subjected to sufficient noise and be able to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Must be able to function and work around unruly or physically disrupting individuals.

·         Background and Disqualifiers – Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background check. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors –

·         Any felony conviction.

·         Any domestic violence conviction.

·         Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

·         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.

THE ROLE:

This LATERAL CORRECTIONS OFFICER position is designed for officers that have a minimum of two years of continuous service with a law enforcement agency and that are CURRENTLY employed with another agency AND have a Category III Nevada POST Certificate.

A copy of the applicant’s current and valid Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Category III certification MUST be scanned and attached to the on-line application.

Under general supervision, performs security work overseeing and directing the activities of inmates within the Community Corrections Center and during transport to other facilities, and performs related duties as required.

The full job description can be found here: Correction Officer – Job Description

Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer