Corrections Officer

Salary : $31.63 - $49.07 Hourly

Location : Henderson, NV

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 0086OCT25-P-MR

Department : Police Department (POCO Only)

Opening Date : 10 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 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.

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Why Join the Henderson Police Department?

At the City of Henderson, we are committed to building a safer and stronger community. We are looking for individuals who are ready to take on the challenges of corrections work, remain calm under pressure, and help contribute to positive change. As a Corrections Officer with the City of Henderson, you will :

• Community Impact : Make a difference by directly contributing to the safety and well-being of the community, helping to keep Henderson a safe, thriving place to live.
• Professional Development & Career Growth : Gain valuable skills, explore opportunities for promotion and specialized assignments, and work in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and prioritizes staff well-being.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits : Receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, employer-paid enrollment into Nevada PERS, uniform allowance, generous paid time off, and much more!
• Work-Life Balance : 40-hour work week with a mix of 8 and 12-hour shifts,overtime opportunities, free to low-cost meals during shifts, and additional work-life balance benefits.

Henderson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economy, and commitment to public safety. As a Corrections Officer, you'll be part of a department that values excellence, teamwork, and transparency.

If you are ready to take on the challenges of corrections work and make a difference in the lives of individuals while contributing to the safety of the community, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today! Join us in making Henderson a safer, stronger place to live and work.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Documents / Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION :

Step 1 : Submit Your Application - Apply by December 31st, 2025, to join us for the May 2026 academy!

Step 2 : Written Exam - Must be completed within 10 calendar days of receiving invitation to test.

Step 3 : Physical Fitness Test - Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice when it is their time to schedule. PFT dates open two weeks in advance, and scheduling links are sent out to candidates who have passed the written exam (see dates below).

PFT dates : 10 / 14 / 25, 10 / 29 / 25, 11 / 5 / 25, 11 / 25 / 25, 12 / 8 / 25, 12 / 20 / 25, 1 / 3 / 26 & 1 / 14 / 26

The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below :

Exercise Event

Requirement

Vertical Jump

11.5 inches

Agility Run

23.4 seconds

Sit-Ups

24 in 60 seconds

Push-Ups

18 (no time limit)

300 Meter Run

82 seconds

1.5 Mile Run / Walk

20 minutes and 20 seconds

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will need to meet the standards shown in the video in accordance with Nevada POST requirements during the academy, the hiring process is based on the requirements listed above.

Step 4 : Preliminary Oral Board Interview - Conducted via Microsoft Teams after successful completion of Physical Fitness Test

Step 5 : Background Investigation - IncludesPersonal History Questionnaire / Polygraph Examination / Fingerprinting

Step 6 : Command Staff Interview - Candidates who successfully complete backgrounds will be invited for a final interview with HPD Command Staff

Step 7 : Conditional Offer - Drug Screening / Psychological Examination / Medical & Physical Screening

Step 8 : Employment Offer & Academy -Henderson Police Academy hours are 6am-4pm, Monday - Thursday for approximately 24 weeks

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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

RETIREMENT

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

Accrued at 10 hours per month after first year through fifth year;

SICK LEAVE

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

HOLIDAYS

WORK WEEK

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

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

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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.

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Are you at least 20 years of age?

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Are you a United States citizen?

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What is your highest level of completed education?

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Are you currently a City of Henderson employee?

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Have you ever applied for any position with the Henderson Police Department in the past?

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If "Yes" to question 6, please name the position(s) and date(s).

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Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Felony?

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Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor?

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Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence?

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Do you have a conviction for a DUI within the last 7 years?

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How many at-fault traffic accidents have you had in the past three (3) years?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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)?

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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?

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Have you ever sold any illicit drug or controlled substance, with or without profit?

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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?

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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?

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Since the age of 18, have you ever had sex with any person under the age of 16 (not a spouse)?

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Do you currently have any tattoos or brands which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt in the following places? -Head-Face-Throat-Upper neck-HandsException : tattooed wedding band on ring finger or cosmetic tattoos such as eyeliner or eyebrows

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

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If you selected "other" in the previous question, please tell us where you heard about us.

Required Question