Detention Services Technician

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement.  All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

*This recruitment is limited to the first 275 applications received from qualified applicants, and the closing date may be adjusted if the application limit is reached prior to the posted closing date.  Before applying, please ensure that you are available to complete the entire testing process, per the dates on this posting.

Definition
Incumben­ts perform jail institutional support in specified inmate program areas.  Assigned tasks consist of the following:  fingerprint inmates, conduct inmate clothing and property exchange; file, store and issue inmate property and uniforms; screen social, legal, and official visitors to the detention facility; sort and process detention facility mail; perform intake, receipt, and return of inmate money and property to detention facility inmates; maintain detention services files; and supervise inmate workers in facility laundry operation. 

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Training, Education and Experience

• One year of full-time clerical, warehousing, customer service, institutional support service, or law enforcement support work experience and a typing speed of 25 wpm (after errors). 
• Possession of a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. using appropriate equipment and procedures over short distances and up/down stair type ladders.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument 

1. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited. 
2. All Detention Services Division (DSD) employees will be required to complete a tuberculosis test.  New employees and LVMPD employees transferring to DSD are required to, within 14 days of being hired or transferred, undergo an annual tuberculosis testing/screening, per NRS, and every 12 months thereafter. Employees who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.
3. Work any hours and shifts, including holidays, weekends, and regular days off, based on operational needs.
4. Attend American Corrections Association approved training to obtain certification for maintaining direct inmate contact and maintain said certification thereafter.
5. Maintain an appropriate Nevada Driver License.
6. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine prints in documents.
7. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone and radio.
8. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to operate standard office equipment, institutional laundry machines, and warehouse equipment; operate motorized vehicles; climb ladders and stairs.
9. Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, jump, reach forward, and reach overhead. 
10. Strength and mobility sufficient to lift and carry inmate property, other items, and bags of inmate clothing for laundry weighing up to 50 lbs., as well as push and pull loaded carts.
11. Endurance sufficient to sit or stand for prolonged periods to complete assigned tasks; stand and move around while working indoors, outdoors or within confined space; and/or to wear a mask in special situations. 

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time.  Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.  

Current LVMPD Full-Time and Part-Time Employees, Interns and Volunteers:
Applications from full-time or part-time LVMPD members, interns and volunteers will be accepted through the closing date and time regardless of the number of applications received.  To obtain an application packet once the application limit is reached and the posting is no longer visible, please contact the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.  To ensure you meet the closing date and time, you are encouraged not to wait until the last day to request the application packet.

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.  These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email.  If you have not received your notification by 4:00 pm PST on Thursday, February 13, 2025, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

Exam Dates*
Exam  #1: Mandatory Seminar/Written Exam (Weighted 40%) – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 

Exam  #2:  Oral Board (Weighted 60%) – Beginning Thursday, March 20, 2025  

*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.
 
***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing.  We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/apply-now/frequently-asked-questions.

Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam.  A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
 
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards.   LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process.  For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information. 

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information.  Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Janeen Nanbu, Human Resources Technician, 702-828-2015, j18953n@lvmpd.com
• Cassandra Mack, Analyst, c14408m@lvmpd.com

Salary : $46,006 - $68,100