What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Corrections Officer position at City of North Las Vegas?
Exciting Announcement! - We are offering up to $16,500 in HIRING BONUSES!
These include bonuses for Lateral Officers, Veterans, a Relocation Bonus, and an Employee Referral Bonus
- All subject to requirements and at the discretion of the hiring agency.)
Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!
A Corrections Officer is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV'S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
THE ROLE :
This LATERAL CORRECTIONS OFFICER position is designed for officers that have a minimum of two years of continuous service with a law enforcement agency and that are CURRENTLY employed with another agency AND have a Category III Nevada POST Certificate.
A copy of the applicant's current and valid Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Category III certification MUST be scanned and attached to the on-line application.
Under general supervision, performs security work overseeing and directing the activities of inmates within the Community Corrections Center and during transport to other facilities, and performs related duties as required.
The full job description can be found here : Correction Officer - Job Description
Check out some of our benefits here : CNLV Benefits Flyer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION :
SELECTION PROCESS
1.Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments. Once application is submitted and reviewed a Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team member will be reaching out to invite you the Physical Agility Test.
2.PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (Invitation Only)Those invited to the Physical Agility Test will be contacted by email. The Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 sets the physical fitness standards required for a law enforcement recruit. Watch Video .
City of North Las Vegas Testing Standards :
3.Pre-Employment Screening -Background Screening / Investigation Includes an extensive background check, polygraph / CVSA examination, medical / drug screen exam, and a psychological evaluation. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors :
oAny felony conviction.
oAny domestic violence conviction.
oGross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
oAlthough there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of marijuana, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug.
4.Conditional Offer Letter
5.Psychological and Medical Evaluations
6.Official Offers
The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact :
Lucero Gonzalez | HR Technician
Email : Gonzalezpachecol@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
For Internal referrals please reach out to :
Human Resources : recruitment@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
Phone : 702-633-1500
Salary : $32
