Detention Officer

Española, NM
Española Police Department

Salary: $17.00 to $19.12

Essential Functions:

  • Observes and monitors Detention Center inmates and detects and deters improper or unacceptable behavior. Controls and directs inmates while out of cell areas during transfers, work assignments, meals, recreation, etc.
  • Books inmates into processing center and performs searches of individuals and Detention Center cells to locate weapons or contraband.
  • Prepare logs, records and reports of Detention Center activities.
  • Transports inmates to jail/Department of Corrections facilities, Court, hospital, etc.
  • May perform duties of a Public Safety Aide including investigating minor traffic collisions, assisting motorists, directing traffic, assisting officers with accident reports, and proactive parking enforcement when not performing detention facility duties; priority will be detention/transport duties.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or related training; OR a. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
  • CPR certified.
  • Must successfully pass detention, Taser, and mace certifications.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by City’s auto insurance provider.
  • Considerable knowledge of the city geography including street system and routes; and uniform traffic codes desirable.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred