Corrections Officer Trainee — Start Your Security Career

State of Nevada (NV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada is seeking candidates for correctional officer trainee positions at facilities in Las Vegas and Indian Springs, NV. The role involves supervising and controlling offender movements, performing head counts, and enforcing facility rules in a controlled environment.

Incumbents receive classroom and on-the-job training, progressing to the next level upon meeting qualifications and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions; communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise offenders in state correctional facilities as directed in the posting. May be assigned to additional task groups to meet daily operational needs.
• Conduct regular and unscheduled head counts of offenders and report discrepancies to supervision.
• Control, direct and monitor offender movement to ensure safety of offenders, staff and the public.
• Coordinate offender work crews and assess completion of assigned tasks.
• Monitor offender transport to work, classes, medical appointments and court hearings.
• Intervene in acts of negative behavior to maintain security using prescribed procedures.

Skills

Operating motor vehicles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience OR equivalent

Job description

State of Nevada is seeking candidates for correctional officer trainee positions at facilities in Las Vegas and Indian Springs, NV. The role involves supervising and controlling offender movements, performing head counts, and enforcing facility rules in a controlled environment.

Incumbents receive classroom and on-the-job training, progressing to the next level upon meeting qualifications and performance standards.