Correctional Assistant - Non-Housing Support & Counts

State-of-Nevad; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections in Nevada seeks a Correctional Assistant for High Desert State Prison to support health and safety of staff and inmates. You will assist custody staff in non-housing areas and perform counts and documentation.

This entry-level role trains personnel in basic security procedures without responding to emergencies. High school diploma or GED and one year of work experience are required, with ability to stand long periods and follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of work experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic math knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist custody staff in non-housing areas such as visiting room, law library, chapel, mail room, and laundry.
• Feed inmates in a timely manner and maintain sanitary and orderly living conditions.
• Conduct inmate population counts and document activities in logs and reports.
• Provide security unit and safety checks as assigned.

Skills

Reading & following

Oral & written comms

Teamwork

Stamina

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motor vehicle operation

Job description

The Nevada Department of Corrections in Nevada seeks a Correctional Assistant for High Desert State Prison to support health and safety of staff and inmates. You will assist custody staff in non-housing areas and perform counts and documentation.

This entry-level role trains personnel in basic security procedures without responding to emergencies. High school diploma or GED and one year of work experience are required, with ability to stand long periods and follow written and oral instructions.