Lateral Corrections Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

·     Must currently possess a Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Category III certification*

·     High school diploma or equivalent, Character above reproach. Must be able to work in a security type environment and manage stressful and potentially dangerous/difficult inmate contact situations.

·     Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or "border state" driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035

·     Must be a U.S. citizen at time of filing 

·     Must be at least 21 years of age at time of filing

·     Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence

·     Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes.

·     Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear

·     Must successfully complete the North Las Vegas Police Department Advanced Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:

·         Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail) – Scheduled by appointment only.

·         Oral Board (Weighted 100%) – Scheduled by appointment only.

 SELECTION PROCESS

1.      Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments. Once application is submitted and reviewed a Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team member will be reaching out to invite you the Physical Agility Test.

2.      PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (Invitation Only)
Those invited to the Physical Agility Test will be contacted by email. The Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 sets the physical fitness standards required for a law enforcement recruit. Watch Video .

City of North Las Vegas Testing Standards:

·         Vertical Jump - 15 inches

·         Agility Run – 20.4 SECONDS

·         Push Ups – 20 qualifying push-ups (no time limit; but any rest is in the up position)

·         300 Meter Run – 74 seconds

·         1.5 Mile Run – 17 minutes, 37 seconds

3.      Pre-Employment Screening –Background Screening/Investigation Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam, and a psychological evaluation. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors:

o    Any felony conviction.

o    Any domestic violence conviction.

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

o    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.

4.      Conditional Offer Letter

5.      Psychological and Medical Evaluations

6.      Official Offers  

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
 

QUESTIONS?

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:

Patricia Pennix | Talent Acquisition Partner

Email: Pennixp@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

For Internal referrals please reach out to:

Human Resources: recruitment@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Phone: 702-633-1500