Correctional Officer jobs in Carson City, NV

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer Trainee
  • Nevada Department of Corrections
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • The Position

    Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison.

    Incumbents receive structured classroom and on-the-job training in performing most of the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents progress to the next level in the series upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and the recommendation of the appointing authority.

    Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position will be at a Maximum-Security Prison. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This recruitment will be used to fill positions in Carson City and Lovelock, Nevada. NOTE: As part of the selection process, the Nevada Department of Corrections will conduct:

    1) POST physical fitness test which consists of a vertical jump of 15 inches, Agility run in 20.4 seconds, 20 push-ups (not timed), a 300 meter run in one minute fourteen seconds, and a 1.5 mile run/walk in 17 minutes 37 seconds.
    2) Extensive background investigation.
    3) Drug test
    4) Medical Physical examination
    5) Psychological examination
    6) Correctional Officer Structured Interview

    The State of Nevada 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 or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

    To Qualify:

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

    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
    Special Notes
    An Associate's Degree in corrections, criminal justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required journey level experience.
    Special Requirements
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be available to work any post/shift assignment.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    Applicants must be able to meet current Peace Officer Standard & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of a DUI/DWI within seven years of their written application; or convicted of 2 or more DUI/DWI within their lifetime.
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been terminated for cause (due to a conduct-related situation) from a department of local, state, or federal government.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been discharged from military service other than honorably.
    This position requires passing a strict annual physical examination in accordance with the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
    Must be a US citizen and 21 years of age at time of appointment.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this state.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence.
    The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be recalled on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be placed on stand-by status if necessary.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work variable schedules that may include 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must pass all phases of orientation training.
    As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must possess a valid driver's license.

    The ExaminationApplication Evaluation Exam
    The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: Up to $82,434.24 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    Work Location: In person

  • 23 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE
  • State of Nevada
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - Requisition ID: 19000 Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Posting Close Date: N/A Geographical Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Department: DEPARTMENT OF COR...
  • 10 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE
  • State of Nevada
  • Gardnerville, NV FULL_TIME
  • State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $55,603.44 to $82,434.24 PAY GRADE: 34 For more information on benefit and retir...
  • 16 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL ASSISTANT
  • State of Nevada
  • Gardnerville, NV FULL_TIME
  • State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: CORRECTIONAL ASSISTANT - Minimum Qualifications Waived APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $39,964.32 to $58,025.52 PAY GRADE: 26 For more inform...
  • 16 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL NURSE 2
  • State of Nevada
  • Gardnerville, NV FULL_TIME
  • State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: CORRECTIONAL NURSE 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $69,008.40 to $103,335.12 PAY GRADE: 39 For more information on benefit and retirement p...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Correctional Registered Nurse
  • RELIABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Reliable Healthcare Services is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse RN to join our team! We have an urgent need for a Correctional Registered Nurse RN located in Carson City, NV. Benefits of working ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Security Officer
  • Golden Nugget
  • Stateline, NV
  • Overview: Security Officer The Security Officers main function is to provide a friendly and safe environment for guests ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer Nightlife- On Call (Lake Tahoe)>
  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Stateline, NV
  • Caesars Entertainment - Harrah's Lake Tahoe [Safety Officer / Law Enforcement] As a Security Officer at Caesars Entertai...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Night Security - Zephyr Cove Resort - Summer 2024
  • Aramark
  • Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Job Description About Lake Tahoe Adventures, Adventure Mountain & Zephyr Cove Resort: Zephyr Cove Resort, Adventure Moun...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced Private Investigator
  • Command Investigations
  • Reno, NV
  • Location: Reno, Nevada Company: Command Investigations Position Type: Part-Time Experience: Minimum 5 years of private i...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • City of Reno, NV
  • Reno, NV
  • Police Officer Print Subscribe Class Title Police Officer Class Code 7551 Salary $68,619.20 - $93,995.20 Annually + Defi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Store Manager
  • Confidential.
  • Reno, NV
  • As a General Store Manager, this role will be responsible for leading, training and developing store associates to ensur...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Private Investigator
  • Delta Group
  • Reno, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Salary: $18 - $35 an hour DOE Delta Group is a privately held, woman-owned, national inv...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • Dotty's
  • Dayton, NV
  • Description Access control system; Basic Computer Operations - Word, Excel, Etc., archiving video; Basic Drop Procedures...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,274. The majority of the town's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The town began as a stopover for California-bound emigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since statehood in 1864; for much of its history it was a hub ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$45,090 to $56,193
Carson City, Nevada area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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