Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada

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Corrections Officer (Lateral Officers)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 21 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 21 hours 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....

Juvenile Detention Officer II

  • Elko, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 2 days ago

Functions and general practices of law enforcement agencies, and of the courts....

Corrections Officer

  • NV
  • 5 days ago
  • NV
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities The Corrections Officer duties encompass the oversight of criminal offenders in one of the following: a detention/correctional institution; a community-based detention/correctional...

Correctional Officer Trainee

  • Carson City, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety....

Senior Correctional Officer

  • Carson City, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety....

Entry Level Corrections Officer

  • Mesquite, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mesquite, NV
  • 60+ days ago

prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence, and all other aspects of law enforcement Skillfully and safely use firearms and other police-related tools....

Community Service Officer, University Police Department

  • Henderson, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 60+ days ago

(See Special Requirements) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety....

Corrections Officer (Lateral)

  • 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....

Demographic Data for Nevada

Moving to Nevada? Find some basic demographic data about Nevada below.


Local
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3,104,486
72,850

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Nevada offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.4%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Nevada
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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