INMATE WORK PROGRAM LEADER - INTERMITTENT

Under general supervision, supervises a crew of inmates assigned to inmate work programs from the Washoe County Regional Detention Center, or a crew of individuals sentenced and ordered to perform community services in lieu of serving jail time; and performs related work as required.  

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at:  https://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php 

Any combination of related training and experience that would provide the required entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License or Certificate 

•  A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. 

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment. 

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work. 

This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Intermittent hourly employees are exempt employees. “Intermittent hourly employee” means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an “on-call” basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an Intermittent Hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1040 hours in any fiscal year. Intermittent Hourly employees are “at will” employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.

All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

HOW TO APPLY

After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum Qualifications for the position, you are requested to submit the following required items to Mike Sherak with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at msherak@washoecounty.gov.

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• Any other additional documents

 In the subject line include the department and position you are applying for as listed in the title of the job announcement.

 Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Until Further Notice

 Questions: Mike Sherak msherak@washoecounty.gov

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment. 

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Salary : $25 - $32