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Corrections Officer

Pay: $89,471/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Henderson, NV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$62,376 / year median in Nevada

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Corrections Officer Job Type:

Full Time Henderson, NV Henderson Police Department Salary:

$33.72 - $52.31

Hourly Closing Date:

9/15/2026

Position Summary:

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Corrections Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis. The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson. The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Corrections Officer for up to one (1) year. Under general supervision, performs security work overseeing and directing the activities of inmates within the Detention Center and during transport to other facilities, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. 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 the time of application Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy. 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 Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department. Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check. Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in

NCIC/NCJIS

as a condition of continued employment.

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