Corrections Recruit

**\*\*\*BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.\*\*\*** **Salary Information (Effective July 1, 2026):\*** | Starting Annual Salary: | $64,833.60 | | --- | --- | | Upon completion of Academy (Corrections Officer I): | $67,662.40 | | Six months after graduation (4% merit increase): | $70,345.60 | | 12 months after graduation (4% merit increase): | $73,174.40 | | 18 months after graduation (Corrections Officer II): | $74,588.80 | | 10 years after hire date (Corrections Officer III): | $106,121.60 | | 15 years after hire date (Corrections Officer IV): | $114,816.00 | | 20 years after hire date (Corrections Officer V): | $119,412.80 | \*The above figures do not include future Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Public Employee Retirement System (NVPERS), or collective bargaining agreement changes. **DEFINITION** Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Corrections Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Corrections Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. [*Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.*](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lvmpd/classspecs?keywords=64374) **Training and Education** - Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED). - Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire. **Best Candidates Will Have** 1. Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school; 2. Three or more years of public contact experience; 3. At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice; 4. Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers; 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 6. Leadership skills; 7. Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish; 8. Flexible schedules; and 9. A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training. **Special To This Classification** 1. Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam. 2. Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam. 3. Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922. 4. Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110. **Conditions of Employment** In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found *[here](https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/general-conditions-of-employment),* the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position: 1. Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Corrections Recruit throughout the duration of the academy. 2. Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas. 3. Successfully complete Corrections Recruit academy training. 4. Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance. 5. Purchase their own equipment required for this position. 6. Purchase a vest upon graduation for future use as a weapons carrier. 7. Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons. 8. Participate in the Department's random drug screening process. 9. Maintain a valid Nevada driver license. 10. Upon academy graduation, work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call-back or overtime requirements, if necessary, for effective operations of a 24/7 facility. 11. Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility. 12. Comply with NRS 617.454, NRS 617.455, and NAC 441A.370, including undergoing, within 14 days upon transfer to a corrections facility, an annual tuberculosis testing/screening, and every 12 months thereafter. Individuals who are past positive testers are required to provid…