Job Description
LVMPD Corrections Officer The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Salary Information (Effective January 3, 2026): * Starting Annual Salary: $63,128.00 Upon completion of Academy (Corrections Officer I): $65,873.60 Six months after graduation (4% merit increase): $68,494.40 12 months after graduation (4% merit increase): $71,240.00 18 months after graduation (Corrections Officer II): $72,633.60 10 years after hire date (Corrections Officer III): $103,313.60 15 years after hire date (Corrections Officer IV): $111,800.00 20 years after hire date (Corrections Officer V): $116,272.00 *The above figures do not include future Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Public Employee Retirement System (NVPERS), or collective bargaining agreement changes. Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions Training and Education Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED). Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire. Best Candidates Will Have Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school; Three or more years of public contact experience; At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice; Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Leadership skills; Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish; Flexible schedules; and A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training. Special To This Classification Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam. Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.