CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST 3
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $80,053.92 to $120,122.64 PAY GRADE: 40
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections (http://www.doc.nv.gov/)
Division: Northern
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 12.556
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52275
Open to current classified employees in the specified Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.
Posted 08/20/2025
Close Date: 08/27/2025
Recruiter:
VICKIE WOODS
Phone: (775)977-5500
Email: vwoods@doc.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 23 Hrs 14 Mins
The Position
Correctional Casework Specialists perform duties involving the evaluation and classification of individual inmates incarcerated within State correctional facilities; maintain a comprehensive record of each inmate regarding personal data, legal data, criminal history, institutional adjustment, program needs, program achievements, classification history and rule infractions as stipulated under NRS Chapter 209; evaluate, develop and implement plans for inmate program participation.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Nevada Department of Corrections, Offender Management Division is now hiring for a Correctional Case Worker Specialist 3 role in Carson City, Nevada. The Correctional Case Worker Specialist 3 are responsible for final review and determination of all casework performed by Correctional Casework Specialists at assigned institutions facilities for the Department of Corrections. Specialists analyze factors for classification, interpret regulations, and assist provide guidance to classification staff with decisions based on statutes and departmental procedures. This position involves review and approval of reports and forms submitted for classification, housing, work assignments, discipline and transfer of offenders; provides final reviews, recommendations, approvals, and/or denials for all requests and classifications changes; makes final determinations on the movement of cases to casework specialists in the institutions and/or recommend training for caseworkers as required; provides input into the performance evaluations of other caseworkers at the institutions. A typical work schedule for this position would be Monday thru Friday from 8:00am- 5:00pm; overtime may be required on short notice in case of emergency.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\Specifications-12\0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school and six years experience in a correctional, parole and probation or comparable setting conducting casework services and investigations and preparing detailed reports for the purpose of rehabilitation, program development, and program services of clients or parolees and probationers or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administra-tion or related field and four years of experience as described above; OR Master's degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Casework Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
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.
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.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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