Corrections Officer (Lateral) Job at City of Las Vegas
City of Las Vegas City of Las Vegas, NV
Up to $11,000 a month
About the Position
Lateral Opportunity in Iconic Las Vegas!
STARTING SALARY up to 7 years of experience:
Step 1
one year of experience
$60,174 / $62,882 (salary increase 7/1/23)
Step 7
seven years of experience
$76,139 / $79,566 (salary increase 7/1/23)
Top Pay
Step 13
$93,562 / $97,772 (salary increase 7/1/23)
+ Nevada PERS Pension - Employer Paid Agency
+ No State Income Tax
+ Shift Differential - 5%
+ Employee contributions are currently
$25.00 per month. (will go up to $40.00 per month effective 7/1/23)
+ Uniform Allowance
$1,700 annually
+ 80 hours vacation (year 1)
+ 120 hours vacation (year 2)
+ 104 hours annual sick leave
+ 13 paid holidays
+ Tuition Reimbursement
$5,250 annually
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
This LATERAL opportunity is designed for certified peace officers who have prior service experience, and have passed probation, with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
Out-of-State Applicants
Nevada does not have POST III certification reciprocity. However, out-of-state officers who have a POST I level certification and have corrections experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Also, we have a process that only requires one trip into the area.
** Tattoo Policy **
** Beard Grooming Policy **
Officers may grow a beard no longer than one-half inch.
Recruiter Contact Information
Ron Prewitt rprewitt@lasvegasnevada.gov
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Chief Jason Potts
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Department Recruitment Page
A. TESTING PROCESS (Applicant Status)
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION (Eligible List Placement)
The test for placing candidates on the eligible list will consist of an application evaluation and scoring. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education, certifications, and experience. Applicants who pass this assessment will move forward to the department assessment process.
B. DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (Candidate Status)
Candidates should expect a very competitive background and assessment process (with only a percentage of candidates moving forward at each step). Our lateral assessments DO NOT include a Physical Fitness Test.
Typical assessments include:
- Personal History Statement / Background Interview
- Polygraph
- Psychological Suitability Assessment
- Command Staff Interview
- Medical Fit-for-Duty Examination
- Drug Testing / Education & Experience Verification / Fingerprinting
Candidate information will be forwarded to the department Background Investigation Unit as they are placed on the list. An investigator will email each applicant a Personal History Statement with a deadline for submission. The background unit processes candidates as needed. It is normal to have a wait period of a few weeks before an investigator contacts you.
2. Polygraph Information
The polygraph is by invitation only. A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the candidate is asked and answers a series of questions. If you are scheduled for a polygraph, you will be contacted by our Internal Affairs Division.
3. Psychological Suitability Assessment Information
The Psychological Suitability Assessment is by invitation only and begins with a written psychological assessment. The written assessment typically takes 4-5 hours to complete. Before leaving the test site applicants are scheduled for a 30 minute interview with the psychologist for some time that week. Every effort will be made to schedule the interview the day after the exam for out of state applicants. Applicants should prepare to be flexible with their calendar for the days following the written assessment to accommodate the interview.
4. Command Staff Interview
Candidates who are scheduled for the psychological suitability assessment will be invited to an in-person interview.
Candidate Communication
Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, to include checking your spam or trash folders.
Below is a link to the full job description.
Corrections Officer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
:
Must have prior service experience, and have passed probation, with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
Training :
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
License or Certificate
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Must be twenty-one years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of application.
Possession of current Nevada P.O.S.T. category I, II, or III on the date of application, or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable period. Certification must be maintained thereafter. (Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a firearm at least twice each year.)
Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110
Must have prior service experience, and have passed probation, with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
Training :
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
License or Certificate
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Must be twenty-one years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of application.
Possession of current Nevada P.O.S.T. category I, II, or III on the date of application, or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable period. Certification must be maintained thereafter. (Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a firearm at least twice each year.)
Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110
Have no conviction of a felony in the state of Nevada, or any offense which would be considered a felony if committed in the state of Nevada.Have no conviction of any crime for which you were required to register and/or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use or attempted use of physical force.
Have no conviction of unlawful use, sale, or possession of a control substance.
Department
No convictions with the past 12 months, including DUI.Drug use (including marijuana and steroids) may be disqualifying.
Two or more alcohol related incidents in the past 48 months is disqualifying.
Suspensions, revocations or cancelations of driver's license within the last three years will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than "honorable" conditions, or separation honorably from the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct is disqualifying.
Any active warrant at the time of background interview is disqualifying.
Decertification from any law enforcement agency is disqualifying.
Termination for cause by another criminal justice agency is disqualifying.
Any misrepresentations, either intentionally or unintentionally, will be grounds for disqualification.
Below is a link to the full job description.
Corrections Officer
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVPOA Compensation and Benefits - 2023
LVPOA Compensation and Benefits - 2023
COMPENSATION
VACATION (Hours/Years)
HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
- Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Step (Merit) Increase – typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum
- Number of Steps:
- Corrections Officer – 13 steps
- Corrections Sergeant – 10 steps
BENEFITS
Uniform Allowance
- The City initially provides employees with uniforms. Thereafter, quarterly uniform maintenance allowance is currently $425.
Tool/Equipment Allowance
- City provides required tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Retirement (PERS)
- Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.5 percent (current percentage for employees hired 1/1/10 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
Deferred Compensation
- The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
Health Insurance
- Health insurance is currently provided by the Teamsters Trust Plan. The City makes a monthly contribution per employee. Insurance start dates are determined by the health trust.
Life & AD&D Insurance
- City provides $20,000 insurance at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
Long-term Disability
- City provides a long term disability policy:
- LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
VACATION (Hours/Years)
- Year 1: 80 hours
- Years 2-10: 120 hours
- Years 11-15: 180 hours
- Years 16 and Over: 200 hours
- Maximum Accrual: 250 hours; for new hires after 07/01/13
- Sell-Back: Up to 80 hours each year
HOLIDAYS
- City provides 13 paid holidays.
SICK LEAVE
- Sick Leave: 104 hours per year.
- Maximum Accrual: 600 hours, if hired after 06/26/2011
- Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus available.
- Payout at Separation: see contract
NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2023
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