Correctional Officer Trainee - Pioche

correctional officer position

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

job summary: correctional officers maintain and supervise inmates in state correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position will be at a conservation camp in pioche, this is a minimum-security facility. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

note: as part of the selection process, the nevada department of corrections will conduct:
1) post physical fitness test which consists of a vertical jump of 15 inches, agility run in 20.4 seconds, 20 push-ups (not timed), a 300 meter run in one minute fourteen seconds, and a 1.5 mile run/walk in 17 minutes 37 seconds.
2) extensive background investigation.
3) drug test
4) medical physical examination
5) psychological examination
6) correctional officer structured interview.

essential qualifications: graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

job duties: as the fulfillment of all duties and directives of the institution/facility is paramount, the institution/facility may allocate additional duties to an incumbent to ensure daily operational needs are met. As such, incumbents may be assigned to specific task groupings in addition to an assigned static post. Conduct regular and unscheduled head counts of offenders during active hours in housing units, dormitories, work details, or training activities and telephone control center in order to give accurate physical counts according to established procedures;

fill out and turn in appropriate forms to control centers and/or to supervisor. Control, direct, and monitor activity and movement of offenders within a specified area (line movements, showers, recreation or game room, dining area, housing units, segregation and/or special management units) to ensure security and safety of offenders, staff, and the public by instructing the offenders, ordering, and disciplining them.

Coordinate, direct and instruct offender work crews and evaluate offender work to ensure proper completion of work and take appropriate action or report to supervisor. Monitor and control offenders during transport to work assignments, classes, medical appointments, and court hearings using proper restraints and transport tactics. Intervene in and control acts of negative behavior and violence in order to maintain security and safety of offenders and staff and the public by instructing offenders and by using physical force such as restraints, firearms, or other devices as required following prescribed procedures and guidelines.

Conduct visual surveillance of security perimeter and monitor vehicle and foot traffic entering and leaving facility in order to detect abnormal or suspicious activity, to detect inappropriate behavior and to maintain safety and security of offenders, staff and the public and the institution/facility. Inspect persons and articles before admission to the institution/facility by operating metal detector, x-ray machine, and/or hand scanner in order to ensure proper authorization for entry into the facility/institution in accordance with established procedures.

Perform random and specific search and inspection of offenders (clothed and unclothed searches) to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility; perform random and specific search and inspection of visitors via clothed searches to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility. Search offender housing, buildings, institution/facility, physical plant, supplies and offenders' personal property for weapons and contraband by following institutional procedures and guidelines.

Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, caustic and flammable material, tools, dangerous kitchen utensils, and equipment by following established procedures in order to maintain the safety and security of offenders, staff and the public. Inspect keys…