Corrections Recruit

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Corrections Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. This role requires maintaining physical fitness, obeying laws, successfully completing academy training, wearing a uniform, purchasing required equipment and a vest, meeting firearms qualifications, participating in random drug screening, maintaining a valid driver's license, working any hours/days/shifts including holidays and weekends, qualifying under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), complying with tuberculosis testing requirements, wearing a body camera and vest, studying learning materials on off-duty time, complying with department rules and regulations, adhering to the department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym, staying current on training, and maintaining vehicle registration. The position also involves undergoing a background investigation, including a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, hearing test, and psychological testing. Successful candidates must also pass a Post-background NV POST Physical Fitness Exam and a Pre-Academy NV POST Physical Fitness Exam. Upon graduation from the academy, candidates will be assigned to the Corrections Field Training Program (CFTEP) for 10 weeks. The academy is rigorous both physically and academically, equivalent to a college classroom.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED).
Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.
Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam.
Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.
Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.
Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.
Successfully complete Corrections Recruit academy training.
Successfully complete the CO Recruit Academy, including firearms qualification and maintaining such qualification throughout corrections career.
Successfully complete the background investigation.
Successfully complete the Post-background NV POST Physical Fitness Exam for all candidates waiting longer than six months to start an academy.
Successfully complete the Pre-Academy NV POST Physical Fitness Exam.
Pass the medical exam.
Successfully complete the Corrections Field Training Program (CFTEP).

Nice To Haves

Some courses/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 in Spanish
Flexible schedules
A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training

Responsibilities

Attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy.
Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Corrections Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.
Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
Purchase a vest upon graduation for future use as a weapons carrier.
Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call-back or overtime requirements, if necessary, for effective operations of a 24/7 facility.
Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility.
Comply with tuberculosis testing/screening requirements.
Successfully complete the CO Recruit Academy, including firearms qualification and maintaining such qualification throughout corrections career.
Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym.
Stay current on their training.
Maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
Complete 10 weeks of field training in the Corrections Field Training Program (CFTEP).