Corrections Officer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/jobs/newprint/4669960) Apply  Corrections Officer Salary $33.08 - $51.32 Hourly Location Henderson, NV Job Type Full Time Job Number 0086OCT24-P-JS Department Police Department (POCO Only) Opening Date 10/01/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Overview The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Corrections Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis. The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson. The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Corrections Officer for up to one (1) year. Under general supervision, performs security work overseeing and directing the activities of inmates within the Detention Center and during transport to other facilities, and performs related duties as required. Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1267518) to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements. Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/police/join-hpd) to be directed to the Join HPD website for FAQs and other useful links. What does the City of Henderson offer? + A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/city-self-funded-benefits) + Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Long Term Disability (LTD) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064) + Retirement Benefits + A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) (https://www.nvpers.org/front) . + Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account + Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans + Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit + Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan + Generous paid vacation and sick leave + Low cost of living and no state income tax + Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government + Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more! Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson. Minimum Qualifications + Graduation from high school or the equivalent. + Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or “border state” driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035 + Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application + Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy. + Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence. + Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes + Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear + Must successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department. + Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check. + Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment. Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: Written Exam It is the Candidate's responsibility to schedule and take the written exam with the National Testing Network (NTN) within 30 days of application submittal. Tests can be taken virtually or at ANY of the sites offered by NTN. The Henderson Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Corrections Officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Corrections and select the Henderson, Nevada Police Department. Examinations must be completed within 30 days of application. For any questions regarding the online examination, please contact NTN directly at 1-855-821-3761. More information on what to expect can be found at the National Testing Network (http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/) website including: + Completion of the testing application process + Detailed information about the written testing process + Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.reacttest.com (https://ergopracticetests.com/?REA/) + Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered virtually and multiple times a week, including Saturdays, at multiple locations in many states. + Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment. Candidates who pass all portions of the NTN Corrections test with an overall average score of 75% or higher in the Human Relations Video section, Writing section, and Reading section, will be eligible to continue in the selection process. HPD will contact candidates after scores are received and processed to inform them of their status in the process. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Henderson Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Department where the final decisions are made. Physical Fitness Test and Preliminary Interview Candidates who receive a passing score on the NTN test, will be notified via email to self-schedule for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Those that successfully pass the PFT, will be invited to self-schedule via email for the Preliminary Interview. Preliminary Interviews will be conducted using the video teleconference/meeting application Microsoft Teams. Groups of applicants will be processed in this manner on an ongoing basis throughout the year. The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of the following: Vertical Jump14 inches The Illinois Agility Run19.5 seconds Sit-ups30 sit-ups Push-ups23 push-ups 300-meter run68 seconds 1.5-mile run16:57 (min/sec) Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test Written Instructions for Physical Fitness Test (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument/2074/637393064174630000) IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing, at COHHR@cityofhenderson.com to request such accommodation prior to any assessment. IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, Psychological examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1267518) . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation. City of Henderson, Nevada Police Officers Contract (HPOA) Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE + Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision + Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved + Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater + Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources + Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45% RETIREMENT + Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) + No Social Security tax on employee's wages + Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program + Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program PAID LEAVE VACATION + Employee credited with 20 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.33 hours per month (total 40 hours first year of employment) + Accrued at 10 hours per month after first year through fifth year; + 13.33 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; + 16.67 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond SICK LEAVE + Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire BEREAVEMENT LEAVE + Three (3) days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one (1) week if funeral is held 400 miles or more from City of Henderson HOLIDAYS + 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday + Two (2) floating holidays per year + The ability to bank holidays that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off WORK WEEK + Police Officers: Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week + Corrections Officers: Average 40-hour work week with combination 12-hour days and 8-hour days UNIFORM ALLOWANCE + The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform VOLUNTARY BENEFITS + IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan + IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only + IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care + Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity + Auto and Home Insurance + 529 College Savings Plan + Supplemental Term Life Insurance + Legal Insurance + Pet Insurance + Identity and Credit Protection + PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program + Long Term Care + Life Insurance NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program Revised 03/24