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New Search| Job Category: | Corrections Officer (entry level) |
| Reference #: | # 24191 |
| Job Title: | Correctional Officer Trainee |
| Hiring Organization: | Nevada Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $ 38523.60 to $56,626.56 |
| Closing Date: | 05/31/2015 |
| Job Location: | Nevada |
| Description: | Positions allocated to this class series maintain and supervise inmates in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. Conduct regular and unscheduled head counts of inmates during active hours in cell blocks, 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 inmates 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 inmates, staff and the public by instructing the inmates, ordering and disciplining them. Coordinate, direct and instruct inmate work crews and evaluate inmate work to ensure proper completion of work and take appropriate action or report to supervisor. Monitor and control inmates 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 inmates and staff and the public by instructing inmates 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 inmates, 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 inmates and visitors (clothed and unclothed searches) to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility. Search inmate housing, buildings, institution/facility, physical plant, supplies and inmates’ personal property for weapons and contraband by following institutional procedures and guidelines. |
| Special Instructions: | Go to www.hr.nv.gov to apply to recruitment # 24191. |
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| Contact Information: | Lisa Bybee Personnel Analyst I NDOC PO Box 1989 Ely, Nevada 89301 United States 775-289-1218 775-289-1221 Click to email |
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