Entry Level Corrections Officer

Mesquite, NV
Mesquite Police Department

Salary: $50,793.60 – $81,265.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Actively support and uphold the stated mission and values of the City of Mesquite and the Police Department. Maintain and supervise inmates of the Mesquite Detention Center in a controlled environment. Assist with the operation and supervision of the Detention Facility.

Essential Functions:

  1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
  2. Responsible for the general operation of the Detention Center.
  3. Responsible for the care and control of prisoners in the Mesquite City Jail, including booking procedures, searches, disturbance control, fire control, cell inspections, suicide watch, use of the intoxilyzer, PBT, inmate medical needs and any other Detention Center related function.
  4. Provide security within the Detention Center by providing direct supervision to inmates and overseeing and monitoring their activities within an assigned area.
  5. Dispense medication as required.
  6. Transport prisoners to and from City Court, Clark County Detention Center, and/or any other jurisdiction or facility as directed.
  7. Data entry of all incarcerations or as directed.
  8. Prepare meals according to the National dietary guidelines and/or as directed.
  9. Responsible for the daily routine of feeding inmates, ensuring hygiene needs are complied with, laundry, cleaning, etc.
  10. Responsible for maintenance and janitorial needs for the Detention Center, grounds and/or any other facility as directed.
  11. Ensure equipment in the Detention Center is in good working order, requesting repairs or replacements as necessary.
  12. Inventory and order food, clothing, personal hygiene items and supplies as directed.
  13. Responsible for scheduling in-custody arraignments and visitations.
  14. Responsible for the timely release of inmates.
  15. Responsible for service and maintenance of the transport van and other Detention Center vehicles.
  16. Supervise inmate work program, including washing of City vehicles and any other assignments as directed.
  17. Acts as Court Bailiff for Municipal Court, Juvenile Court, Justice Court or any other court as directed.
  18. Maintain inmate files and records.
  19. Act as bail commissioner after court hours.
  20. Complete all training requirements as instructed.
  21. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
  22. Follow all applicable policies, procedures, directives, safety rules and regulations.
  23. Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
  24. Perform any designated task as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
  • Speak and write Spanish fluently preferred
  • Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
  • Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or Category III Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. Current on all department training.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.