Corrections Recruit

Las-Vegas-Metropolitan-Police-Department; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking candidates for the Corrections Recruit to attend and complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy before being commissioned as a Corrections Officer. Must be a U.S.

citizen, at least 20 years 6 months old by the first exam, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a Nevada driver license. Selected recruits will undergo a 24/7 operational environment and must commit to the Academy and Field Training, with potential for

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma, HSED or GED.
• Possession of a valid Nevada driver license at hire.
• Must be 20 years 6 months by the first exam.
• U.S. citizenship by the date of the first exam.
• Commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Skills

Public contact experience

Law enforcement experience

Spanish language

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED)

Nevada driver license

Job description

Salary Information

• Starting Annual Salary: $63,128.00
• Upon completion of Academy (Police or Corrections Officer I): $65,873.60
• Six months after graduation (4% merit increase): $68,494.40
• 12 months after graduation (4% merit increase): $71,240.00
• 18 months after graduation (Police or Corrections Officer II): $72,633.60
• 10 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer III): $103,313.60
• 15 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer IV): $111,800.00
• 20 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer V): $116,272.00

*The above figures do not include future Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Public Employee Retirement System (NVPERS), or collective bargaining agreement changes.

DEFINITION

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Corrections Officer(s) for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Training and Education

• Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.

Best Candidates Will Have

1. Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school;
2. Three or more years of public contact experience;
3. At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice;
4. Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers;
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
6. Leadership skills;
7. Proficiency in speaking, understanding,reading and writing in Spanish;
8. Flexible schedules; and
9. A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Special To This Classification

1. Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam.
2. Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.
3. Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.
4. Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

Conditions of Employment

1. Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Corrections Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
2. Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.
3. Successfully complete Corrections Recruit academy training.
4. Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
5. Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
6. Purchase a vest upon graduation for future use as a weapons carrier.
7. Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
8. Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
9. Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
10. Upon academy graduation, work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call-back or overtime requirements, if necessary, for effective operations of a 24/7 facility.
11. Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility.
12. Comply with NRS 617.454, NRS 617.455, and NAC 441A.370, including undergoing, within 14 days upon transfer to a corrections facility, an annual tuberculosis testing/screening, and every 12 months thereafter. Individuals who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.
13. Successfully complete the CO Recruit Academy, including firearms qualification and maintaining such qualification throughout corrections career.
14. Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
15. Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
16. Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
17. Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
18. Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE"acronym.
19. Stay current on their training.
20. Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver license, and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
21. Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
22. Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
23. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
24. Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
25. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
26. All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Corrections Recruit academy training, including but not limited to shooting a Department-approved firearm; deploying other Department-approved weapons; maintaining Department-approved firearms qualification; and engaging in defensive tactics.
27. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents.
28. Hearing sufficient to hear, discriminate, localize, and respond accordingly to a variety of speech and environmental sounds in a variety of situations, including face-to-face communications, telephone conversations, or radio communications, in accordance with Department standards.
29. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to perform the following: operate standard jail and office equipment; operate motorized vehicles; climb stairs; sprint from one location to another during code response and run for an extended period of time.
30. Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach forward, jump, and reach overhead.
31. Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain persons and drag, lift, or carry persons or objects.
32. Endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals or in a vehicle for extended periods of time; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; wear a mask or other protection equipment for extended periods of time.
33. Alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times.

Application Filing

Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)

Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email by 5:00 pm (PST) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

We are now offering online testing for the Written Exam

NOTE: All candidates will receive more information via emailAFTER the posting closes that will include information on how to select the online Written Exam option. It is very important to read that email and all following emails very carefully. Anyone that selects the online Written Exam, will still need to take the Fitness Exam in-person on the below Fitness Exam date.

OPTION #1

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Online Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - More information will be provided after the posting closes.

Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - See dates below

OPTION #2

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Saturday, October 10, 2026

Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Saturday, October 10, 2026

OPTION #3

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (the Written Exam will NOT be administered on this date)

*All candidates requiring both exams must come prepared to complete both the Written and Fitness Exams on the date listed above.

*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.

Veterans Preference

If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD214, Member-2 or 4 or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty, in good standing and/or honorable discharge. This is the ONLY time your proof of military service will be accepted. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at www.lvmpd.com.

Helpful Tools

A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Click here to access the Study Guide.

Pre-Hire Requirements

Candidates who successfully complete the above selection process will undergo a thorough background investigation which will include an interview measuring suitability and motivation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

If successful on this background process and selected for potential hire, you will be required to successfully complete the following before attending the Academy:

• Post-background NV POST Physical Fitness Exam for all candidates waiting longer than six months to start an academy. Candidates must successfully complete this prior to being given a conditional offer of employment.
  • Local Candidates – scheduled at select times of their choice.
  • Out of State Candidates – scheduled automatically during the background process in conjunction with the medical exam.
• Pre-Academy NVPOST Physical Fitness Exam – scheduled approximately two weeks prior to the Academy start date and is conducted by the Academy staff.
• Medical Exam – scheduled approximately five weeks prior to the Academy.

Candidates are given a conditional offer of employment which states the offer is contingent upon passing the medical exam and the pre-academy NV POST Fitness Exam.

Two NV POST Physical Fitness Exam fails will result in a 6-month disqualification before being eligible to apply again. Any requests by a candidate to defer to a later academy must be approved by the Commander of the Office of Human Resources.

Academy and Field Training

The LVMPD Corrections Recruit Academy will be held at the North Valley Complex, 4900 N. Sloan, Las Vegas, NV 89115 over a 20-week period. Upon successful completion of the Academy, candidates will be assigned to the Corrections Field Training Program (CFTEP) to complete 10 weeks of field training.

It is imperative that candidates prepare themselves for the rigorous demands of the Academy, both physically and mentally. Academically, the Academy is equivalent to a college classroom. This, coupled with the intense physical fitness each recruit must complete, can be very demanding. Recruits should be prepared for this environment to increase their chances of successful completion.

Please visit the FAQs and General Conditions of Employment under Employment Standards available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries

Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Daphne Diso, Human Resources Technician, 702-828-8529, [e-mail]
• Hannah Newman, Staff Specialist, 702-828-3921, [e-mail].

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Staff Specialist Hannah Newman at 702-828-3921 or [e-mail].