CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE

State of Nevada • Carson, NV

100d

About 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.

Responsibilities

• Control, direct, and monitor activity/movement of inmates.
• Direct and instruct inmate work crews and evaluate inmate work.
• Monitor and control inmates during transport to work assignments, classes, medical appointments, and court hearings using proper restraints and transport tactics.
• Intervene and control acts of negative behavior and violence to maintain security and safety of inmates, staff and the public.
• Conduct regular and unscheduled head counts of inmates in order to give accurate physical counts according to established procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support