Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada
Henderson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economy, and commitment to public safety....
In PersonDeputy City Marshal & Corrections Officer (Entry-Level)
- City of Las Vegas, NV
- Las Vegas, NV
- 27 days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 27 days ago
ENTRY LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRECTIONS OFFICER / DEPUTY CITY MARSHAL NO WRITTEN TEST DATES FOR PHYSICAL READINESS TESTING NOVEMBER 20, 2025 JANUARY 8, 2025 PHYSICAL FITNESS PREPARATION SESSIONS Join...
In PersonMust complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....
In PersonCommunity Service Officer, University Police Department
- College of Southern Nevada
- Las Vegas, NV
- 30+ days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 30+ days ago
(See Special Requirements) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety....
In PersonCommunity Service Officer, University Police Department
- University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, NV
- 30+ days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 30+ days ago
(See Special Requirements) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety....
In PersonThe Position Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison....
In PersonThe Position Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison....
In PersonCORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - Pioche
- State of Nevada
- Pioche, NV
- 30+ days ago
- Pioche, NV
- 30+ days ago
Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment....
In PersonCorrections Officer (Lateral Officers)
- City of Las Vegas, NV
- Las Vegas, NV
- 90+ days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 90+ days ago
(Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a firearm at least twice each year.) Knowledge of: Basic methods and procedures of corrections and law enforcement....
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Correction Officers in Nevada offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position
- Foot Patrol
- Taser
- Defensive Tactics
- Crime Prevention
- OC Spray
- Narcotics
- Weapons
- Juvenile Justice
- Crowd Control
- Background Investigations
- Public Safety
- Firearms
- Armed Security
- Patrol
- Depression
- Sociology
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Surveillance
- Crisis Intervention
- Inspections
- Conflict Management
- Drug Testing
- Crisis Management
- First Aid
- Counseling
- Closing
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Interviewing
- Military Background
- Driving
- Documentation
- Events
- Writing Skills
- Telephone Skills
- Investigation
- Policy Development
- Filing
- English
- Education Experience
- Bilingual
- Regulations
- Staff Supervision
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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