Overview
- Duties performed by our Correctional Officers may include:
- Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate
- Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property
- Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.
- Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility
- Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner
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Education and Experience Required
- Level I/II:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Level I:
High school diploma or GED. Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field, and previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting is desirable.
For full Job Description and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/jobs/5182837/correctional-officer-i
Wage range: $31.21 to $38.11
Minimum Education and Experience