Corrections Recruit

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents attend, participate in, and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy before being commissioned as a Corrections Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The academy is held at the North Valley Complex in Las Vegas over 20 weeks. After graduating, recruits complete 10 weeks of field training through the Corrections Field Training Program. The academy includes demanding academic and physical training. The position requires recruits to maintain physical fitness, complete academy and field training, meet firearms and other weapons qualifications, and follow department rules and values. After academy graduation, employees may be assigned any hours, days, or shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to call-back or overtime to support a 24/7 facility. Employees must wear a uniform, body camera, vest, and other safety equipment; purchase required equipment and a vest for use after graduation; maintain a valid Nevada driver license; and meet appearance, training, medical, and other employment standards. The listed starting annual salary is $63,128. Salary increases are listed at academy completion, six, 12, and 18 months after graduation, and at 10, 15, and 20 years after hire. The figures exclude future cost-of-living adjustments, retirement-system changes, and collective bargaining agreement changes. The selection process includes application screening, written and fitness exams, and a background investigation that includes a suitability and motivation interview, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam.

Requirements

High school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or General Education Diploma (GED).
Possess an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire and maintain it.
Be at least 20 years and 6 months old by the date of the first exam.
Be a United States citizen by the date of the first exam.
Must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.
Meet all minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer under NAC 289.110.
Successfully complete the academy, field training, required physical fitness exams, firearms qualification, and applicable medical and background requirements.
Maintain the physical and mental ability to complete academy training and perform duties, including firearms use, defensive tactics, running, climbing, restraining people, and lifting or carrying people or objects.
Meet vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, agility, strength, endurance, and alertness requirements described for the position.
Comply with department appearance standards, including restrictions on visible tattoos, branding, and jewelry while on duty or representing the department.
Undergo a background investigation that includes a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test, and psychological testing.

Nice To Haves

Some courses or classroom credits beyond high school.
Three or more years of public contact experience.
At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover, and high commitment to employers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish.
Flexible schedules.
Commitment to completing the Academy and Field Training.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy and subsequent Corrections Field Training Program.
Maintain physical fitness and meet required physical standards throughout the academy and employment.
Maintain firearms and other weapons qualifications, including qualifying with a department-approved firearm.
Wear a uniform, body camera, vest, and other required safety equipment; maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Work assigned hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and holidays, and meet call-back or overtime requirements when necessary.
Study academy learning materials during off-duty time and stay current on training.
Follow department rules and regulations and represent the department's I CARE values.
Maintain a valid Nevada driver license and register and maintain registration of a personal vehicle with the Nevada DMV.
Participate in the department's random drug screening process and mental wellness program.
Meet applicable PREA requirements and tuberculosis screening requirements for work in a detention facility.