Corrections Officer (Lateral)

Las Vegas Police Department • Full-time • NV, US • 2w ago

Salary: $30.20 per hour | $62,852 annual

Essential Functions:

Conduct routine patrol of detention facilities and grounds to ensure the safety and security of inmates; enforce laws and ordinances pertaining to detention.
Supervise inmates during meetings, recreational and visiting periods, mealtimes, work assignments or related activities.
Assist with admission and discharge processing; issue clothing and supplies to new inmates, process transfers and arrange transportation to and from court and other corrections facilities; carry a firearm during certain work activities.
Conduct visual and physical searches of inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics; check on the orderliness and sanitary conditions of inmate quarters; arrange for clean up of areas as required.
Enforce inmate rules and regulations and apply disciplinary action as required.
Prepare routine reports on operations and activities; maintain a variety of logs and ledgers.
Maintain inventory records of inmates’ possessions; release properties and money as required.
Monitor fire and safety conditions of the facility; monitor fire alarm panel, video screens and related security equipment.
Assist in securing facility during situations of unrest; follow outlined procedures for lockdown; assist with investigating incident and write reports on situation.

Requirements:

One year of work experience, preferably in the field of corrections or law enforcement.
Equivalent to graduation from high school. A Bachelor’s degree in any field may substitute for one year of work experience.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Must be twenty-one years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of job offer.
Within six months of the date of appointment, must possess Nevada P.O.S.T. category III basic certification based on current academy curriculum. Certification must be maintained thereafter. (Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a firearm at least twice each year.)