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Correctional Officer Trainee
Nevada Department of Corrections —Lovelock, NV
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must possess a valid driver's license. An Associate's Degree in corrections, criminal justice, or a…
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Jail Officer
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Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of duties and responsibilities of a correctional officer in an adult correctional facility; ability…
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Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California —Gardnerville, NV
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Baltimore Police Department —Baltimore, MD
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Corrections Officer - Sussex State Prison Complex
Virginia Department of Corrections —Waverly, VA
They interact with the visitors, staff, offenders and public to maintain orderly and secure operations. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State…
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Police Officer
Miami Township Police Department —Miamisburg, OH
Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed. Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and make arrests when necessary.
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St. Mary's General Hospital —Passaic, NJ
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Security Officer
Fairview Health Services —Burnsville, MN
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University of Cincinnati —Cincinnati, OH
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Detention Officer I
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School Safety Officer
South Windsor Public Schools —South Windsor, CT
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Correctional Officer
State of Delaware —Smyrna, DE
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches…
From $56,160 a year
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Unarmed Security Guard
Confidential —Phoenix, AZ
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$20 - $28 an hour
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Correctional Officer Trainee

Nevada Department of Corrections - Lovelock, NV

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Job Details

Full-time Up to $82,434.24 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Military
Criminal Justice
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Conflict management
Security
Associate's degree
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

The Position

Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison.

Incumbents receive structured classroom and on-the-job training in performing most of the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents progress to the next level in the series upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position will be at a Maximum-Security Prison. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This recruitment will be used to fill positions in LOVELOCK, Nevada.

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

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
An Associate's Degree in corrections, criminal justice, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required journey level experience.
Special Requirements
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be available to work any post/shift assignment.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Applicants must be able to meet current Peace Officer Standard & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been convicted of a DUI/DWI within seven years of their written application; or convicted of 2 or more DUI/DWI within their lifetime.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been terminated for cause (due to a conduct-related situation) from a department of local, state, or federal government.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint an applicant for employment if they have been discharged from military service other than honorably.
This position requires passing a strict annual physical examination in accordance with the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
Must be a US citizen and 21 years of age at time of appointment.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this state.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence.
The Nevada Department of Corrections will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be recalled on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to be placed on stand-by status if necessary.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must be willing to work variable schedules that may include 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must pass all phases of orientation training.
As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, must possess a valid driver's license.

The ExaminationApplication Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $82,434.24 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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