Corrections Officer (Entry Level)

September 21, 2026

<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">ENTRY LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">CORRECTIONS OFFICER</div> Career Opportunity The City of Las Vegas is establishing an ongoing list for Corrections Officer to fill future vacancies. <a href="" target="_blank">Follow Our Chief on LinkedIn</a> Out-of-State Applicants We have a process that only requires one trip into the area. Recruitment Videos <a href="">Official Recruitment Video</a><a href="">Celebrating 40 Years of Community Service</a><a href="">Keeping Our Parks Safe</a> Candidate Communication Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, to include checking your spam or trash folders. Recruiter Contact Information Ron Prewitt <a href="mailto:rprewitt@lasvegasnevada.gov">rprewitt@lasvegasnevada.gov</a> STEP # 1 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Submit a city of Las Vegas employment application for this recruitment posting. STEP # 2 NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK Testing for candidate list placement will be the REACT video-based exam with the National Testing Network (NTN). It is the applicant’s responsibility to schedule and take this test. To schedule an exam, go to <a href=""> select the City of Las Vegas Corrections Officer posting under Nevada. For any questions regarding the online examination, please contact NTN directly at 1-855-821-3761. Scoring and Candidate List Placement Those applicants who score 70% or higher on the video portion of the exam will be placed on the candidate eligible list. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole number. Personal History Statement Candidate information will be forwarded to the department Background Investigation Unit as they are placed on the list. An investigator will email each applicant a Personal History Statement with a deadline for submission. The background unit processes candidates as needed. It is normal to have a wait period of a few weeks before an investigator contacts you. Background and Assessments Candidates should expect a very competitive background and assessment process with only a percentage of candidates moving forward at each step which includes: <ul><li>Background Investigation<li>Physical Agility Testing<li>Polygraph<li>Psychological Suitability Assessment<li>Medical Fit-for-Duty Examination<li>Drug Testing<li>Education & Experience Verification<li>Fingerprinting</ul>Physical Agility Test Information Candidates invited to the Physical Agility Test will be contacted by email. Testing is done in small groups as needed and typically occurs after candidates have submitted their background forms. The Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 sets the physical fitness standards required for a law enforcement recruit. These standards must be achieved to successfully complete an academy. The City of Las Vegas uses these standards to test applicants for sworn officer positions. This is a PASS or FAIL test. Failing any one of the standards is considered a failure for the entire test. (<a href="">watch video</a>) City of Las Vegas Testing Standards: <ul><li>Vertical Jump (15 inches)<li>Agility Run (19.5 seconds)<li>Sit-Ups (30 qualifying sit-ups in 60 seconds)<li>Push-Ups (23 qualifying push-ups; no time limit; but can rest in up position)<li>300 Meter Run (69 seconds)<li>1.5 Mile Run (16 minutes, 57 seconds)</ul>Polygraph Information The polygraph is by invitation only. A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the candidate is asked and answers a series of questions. If you are scheduled for a polygraph, you will be contacted by our Internal Affairs Division. Psychological Suitability Assessment Information The Psychological Suitability Assessment is by invitation only and begins with a written psychological assessment. The written assessment typically takes 4-5 hours to complete. Before leaving the test site applicants are scheduled for a 30 minute interview with the psychologist for some time that week. Every effort will be made to schedule the interview the day after the exam for out of state applicants. Applicants should prepare to be flexible with their calendar for the days following the written assessment to accommodate the interview. Academy Selections Candidates who are selected to take the Psychological Suitability Assessment will be considered for selection by Command Leadership. Academy selections are very competitive and based on candidate overall background evaluations and the number of vacancies at that time. <a href="">Full Job Description</a>Experience. One year of work experience (does NOT have to be law enforcement). Education. High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school date of application. License. Appropriate valid driver's license date of application and maintenance thereafter. Age. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of job offer. Citizenship. Be a United States citizen at time of job offer. Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110 <ul><li>Have no conviction of a felony in the state of Nevada, or any offense which would be considered a felony if committed in the state of Nevada.<li>Have no conviction of any crime for which you were required to register and/or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use or attempted use of physical force.<li>Have no conviction of unlawful use, sale, or possession of a control substance.</ul>Department Hiring Standards <ul><li>No convictions with the past 12 months, including DUI.<li>Drug use (including marijuana and steroids) may be disqualifying.<li>Two or more alcohol related incidents in the past 48 months is disqualifying.<li>Suspensions, revocations or cancelations of driver's license within the last three years will be reviewed on an individual basis.<li>Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than "honorable" conditions, or separation honorably from the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct is disqualifying.<li>Any active warrant at the time of background interview is disqualifying.<li>Decertification from any law enforcement agency is disqualifying.<li>Termination for cause by another criminal justice agency is disqualifying.<li>Any misrepresentations, either intentionally or unintentionally, will be grounds for disqualification.</ul>Department Personal Appearance Standards (Including Tattoos & Branding) <ul><li>While on duty, and/or representing the City of Las Vegas, uniformed or otherwise, all department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public.<li>Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow, or other exposed body part, except females are allowed one post or stud earring per ear, while on duty.<li>All employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes.<li>Any jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty.<li>Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the City of Las Vegas or the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing and may NOT be covered by make-up or bandages.<li>Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.</ul><a href="">Complete list of Department Hiring Standards</a><a href="">Full Job Description</a>

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