Job Description

Salary: $33.08 - $51.32 Hourly Location : Henderson, NV Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 0086APR25-P-MR Department: Police Department (POCO Only) Opening Date: 04/01/2025 Closing Date: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific 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 to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements. Click here to be directed to the Join HPD website for FAQs and other useful links. Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson. What does the City of Henderson offer? A comprehensive compensation and Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Long Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Retirement Benefits A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans 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 Program, and much more! 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 (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 , select Corrections - REACT from the written exams, scroll to the State of Nevada, and then select the Henderson Police Department . **Written 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 website including: Completion of the testing application process Detailed information about the written testing process Opportunity to take online practice tests at 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 inchesThe Illinois Agility Run19.5 secondsSit-ups30 sit-upsPush-ups23 push-ups300-meter run68 seconds1.5-mile run16:57 (min/sec) Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test Written Instructions for Physical Fitness Test

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 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 . 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 01 In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, at this stage of the hiring process applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability related information about themselves in response to questions on this form or to any other inquiry made prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. I acknowledge the above statement 02 Are you at least 20 years of age? Yes No 03 Are you a United States citizen? Yes No 04 What is your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Vocational, Trade or Technical School Certificate or Diploma Associate Degree from an accredited college or university 60 or more completed credits from an accredited college or university Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree None of the above 05 Are you currently a City of Henderson employee? Yes No 06 Have you ever applied for any position with the Henderson Police Department in the past? Yes No 07 If "Yes" to question 6, please name the position(s) and date(s). 08 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Felony? Yes No 09 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor? Yes No 10 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence? Yes No 11 Do you have a conviction for a DUI within the last 7 years? Yes No 12 How many at-fault traffic accidents have you had in the past three (3) years? None One Two Three Four or more 13 Have you been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, from another law enforcement agency within the past 12 months, prior to successful completion of academy training and/or field training? Yes No 14 When was the last time you used marijuana or other THC substances (example: edibles), which were not prescribed to you by a health care professional? Never Within the past 3 months More than 3 months 15 When was the last time you used any of the following substances: LSD, PCP, Acid, Angel Dust, Mushrooms, Peyote, Mescaline, Ecstasy, MDMA, Spice, Bath Salts, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Speed, and/or Crank? Never Less than 7 years ago 7 years ago or longer 16 When was the last time you used any opiates (heroin, opium, morphine, fentanyl, etc.) that were not prescribed to you by a health care provider or that were prescribed to you but were misused by you (example - using in excess of what was prescribed by the health care provider)? Never Less than 7 years ago 7 years ago or longer 17 When was the last time you used any of the following substances: Non-Prescription Steroids, Inhalants - including Glue, Whip-its, Nitrous Oxide (not while in the care of a health care professional), and/or Spray Paint? Never Less than 5 years ago 5 years ago or longer 18 Have you ever sold any illicit drug or controlled substance, with or without profit? Yes, I have sold drugs with or without a profit No 19 Since the age of 18, have you ever been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, for theft, embezzlement, a physical altercation, or fraud? Yes No 20 Since the age of 18, have you ever physically forced another person to have sexual intercourse or engaged in any sexual behavior with a non-consenting partner? Yes No 21 Since the age of 18, have you ever had sex with any person under the age of 16 (not a spouse)? Yes No 22 Do you currently have any tattoos or brands on any of the following places: head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt? (excluding tattooed wedding band on ring finger or cosmetic tattoos such as eyeliner, eyebrows) Yes, I have tattoos which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt and am not willing to have them removed I have tattoos as described, but I am willing or am in the process of a removal I do not have any visible tattoos as described 23 If you have any body piercings (other than earrings) on any of the following places: head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt, are you willing to remove them prior to commencing your shift each day? Yes, I have piercings as described and I do not wish to remove them I have piercings as described but am willing to remove them prior to commencing my shift each day I have no piercings as described 24 If you become a corrections officer, you could be faced with life-or-death decisions with little time to think about it first. Are you willing to use force, up to and including deadly force, when it is absolutely necessary in the performance of your duties? Yes No 25 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Essential Functions expected of a corrections officer as stated in this job posting, as well as the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities corrections officers are expected to attain, and agree that I am willing to perform all of these functions should I be hired for this position. Yes No 26 I attest that the information contained in these Supplemental Questions is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any inaccurate information will be grounds for immediate disqualification from the selection process. Yes No 27 I acknowledge that I have read and understood the job posting information and that I have 30 days from the time of submitting this application to complete a self-scheduled written test through National Testing Network. I understand that failure to complete the written test within the 30-day time limit will result in my application being given no further consideration in the selection process. Yes No 28 How did you first learn about this employment opportunity? College or Career Fair Facebook Instagram Twitter City of Henderson or JoinHPD website Linked-In, Handshake, or other electronic source Friend or family member Current City of Henderson or HPD employee Other 29 If you selected "other" in the previous question, please tell us where you heard about us. Required Question City of Henderson

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