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State of Nevada (NV)

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - PIOCHE

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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

JOB Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position will be at a Conservation Camp in Pioche, this is a minimum-security facility. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
General knowledge of: basic mathematics.
Skill in:
operating motor vehicles.
Ability to:
read, understand, and follow instructions; communicate verbally and in writing; participate in activities such as foot patrol, standing for long periods of time, offender escape searches, etc.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Marjalisa Roberts - mbybee@doc.nv.gov