Detention Officer
Position Summary:
This position requires a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, possession of basic Detention Officer training certification; and possession of, or ability to obtain, a Firearms license. May be required to obtain other certifications as necessary.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct routine patrol of detention facilities and grounds to ensure the safety and security of inmates; enforce laws and ordinances pertaining to detention.
- Supervise inmates during meetings, recreational and visiting periods, mealtimes, work assignments, or related activities.
- Assist with admission and discharge processing; issue clothing and supplies to new inmates, process transfers, and arrange transportation to and from court and other corrections facilities; dispense prescribed medications as appropriate.
- Conduct visual and physical searches of inmates for contraband, weapons, and narcotics; check on the orderliness and sanitary conditions of inmate quarters; arranges for clean-up of areas as required.
- Serve inmates meals daily; clean up dining area.
- Enforce inmate rules and regulations and apply disciplinary actions as required.
- Prepare routine reports on operations and activities; maintain a variety of logs and ledgers.
- Maintain inventory records of inmates’ possessions; release properties and money as required.
- Assist in securing facility during situations of unrest; follow outlined procedures for lock down; assist with investigation incidents and prepare reports.
- May assist in coordination inmate information with outside agencies and jurisdictions.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience in corrections or law enforcement or a related field.
- This position requires a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, possession of basic Detention Officer training certification; and possession of, or ability to obtain, a Firearms license. May be required to obtain other certifications as necessary.
- To perform a variety of duties involving maintaining custody and control of inmates being detained in the County Jail; enforce laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention and corrections; performs related duties as assigned.