Corrections Careers

Five corrections officers standing together in the Clark County Jail

Why pursue a career as a Corrections Officer?

 

2024 Hourly wage range $34.60 to $46.40

Excellent medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid days off plan

Wage incentives after probation

Upon successful completion of probation, employees with college degrees are eligible for the following wage incentive:

  • AA = 2%
  • BA/BS = 4%
  • MA = 6%
  • Firearms qualification wage incentive = 5%

Perfect schedule for individuals with active and busy lives

Primary schedule after successful completion of the academy is 4 days on 4 days off (12 hour shifts). Benefits of the 4 on 4 off shift:

  • work only 182 days a year
  • only work 4 days in a row
  • four consecutive days off after every four days of work
  • schedule is stable and predictable

Academy, training and opportunities

  • get paid to attend training at the academy
  • paid during Field Training (OJT in the jail)
  • ongoing training and development through entire career
  • promotional and specialty unit opportunities after successful probation
  • all equipment and uniforms are supplied and paid for by the agency