Corrections Officer (Lateral)

Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Police Department

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

Essential Functions:

  1. Conduct routine patrol of detention facilities and grounds to ensure the safety and security of inmates; enforce laws and ordinances pertaining to detention.
  2. Supervise inmates during meetings, recreational and visiting periods, mealtimes, work assignments or related activities.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Enforce inmate rules and regulations and apply disciplinary action as required.
  6. Prepare routine reports on operations and activities; maintain a variety of logs and ledgers.
  7. Maintain inventory records of inmates’ possessions; release properties and money as required.
  8. Monitor fire and safety conditions of the facility; monitor fire alarm panel, video screens and related security equipment.
  9. 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.)