State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - SNAMHS - Stein Forensic Hospital APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $52,742.88 to  $78,613.20  PAY GRADE: 37 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Health and Human Services Division: Public and Behavioral Health Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 13.311 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 33741 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/09/2018 Close Date: 03/23/2018 Recruiter:    KENNETH SCHULZ    Phone: (775)684-0147    Email: krschulz@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 15 Hrs 25 Mins The Position Correctional Sergeants and Lieutenants have charge of an assigned watch or major area in a State correctional institution/facility and supervise subordinate officers to ensure the safe custody,discipline and welfare of inmates. Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is currently recruiting for a Correctional Sergeant. This position will be assigned to the Stein Forensic Building and C-Pod, a secure forensic facility/psychiatric hospital for mentally disordered offenders in Las Vegas. Incumbents function as supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. Under the direction of the Correctional Lieutenant, the incumbent directly supervises Forensic Specialist IV positions. This position will have administrative responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising and assisting with subordinate staff; and maintaining the overall security of the facility by developing, implementing and adhering to policies and procedures. This position will serve as a member of the treatment team and sponsor clients and will also conduct internal investigations as assigned by the Director. The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving skills; sound judgment; great leadership skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; experience guiding and developing subordinates, as well as the ability to build a productive team; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and flexibility and adaptability as required by this position. Incumbent will be working an innovative variable schedule, with overtime after 40 hours per week. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) One year of work experience as a Senior Correctional Officer in Nevada State service; OR three years of experience as a journey level Correctional Officer in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards Training (POST-Category 3) requirements including the physical agility testing as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Current departmental staff will not be required to go through a background check, fingerprinting or the prescreening for controlled substances. Applicants must pass a strict annual physical examination in accordance with Nevada State Prisons Standards and to meet requirements of the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills. Equivalency statement-1 year Correctional Officer, plus BA in Criminal Justice or related field OR 2 years Correctional Officer, plus AA degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. The Examination CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT 13.311 Training and Experience Exam The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. 1) Describe your experience, including the number of years, having responsibility for receipt and custodial maintenance of inmate mail. 2) Describe your experience, including the number of years, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures within a correctional environment including conducting inspections. 3) Describe your experience, including the number of years, in key control, tool control, and security of equipment. 4) Describe your experience, including the number of years, having responsibility for inmate transport. 5) Describe your experience, including the number of years, with issues regarding inmate discipline. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868