Non-Certified Detention Officer

Acoma, NM
Pueblo of Acoma Police Department

Salary: $16.00/hr

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Detention Sergeant, assists with and learns how maintain law and order and provide safety
and security to inmates in the Pueblo of Acoma’s Detention facility.

Essential Functions:

1. Obtain certification from a recognized Corrections Academy.
2. Will assist with supervision, observation, and behavior control of inmates in accordance with established policies, rules,
and regulations.
3. Will assist with preventing disturbances, injuries, and escapes by observing inmate conduct and behavior.
4. Will assist with maintaining discipline and order among inmates using non-lethal weapons if necessary.
5. Inspect locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for evidence of tampering.
6. Will assist with inmate and cell searches.
7. Will assist with the escort of inmates to and from visitation, tribal court, medical appointments, or religious services
that may include driving inmates to locations outside detention facility.
8. Will assist with the patrol of assigned areas for evidence of prohibited activities, rule infractions, security breaches, and
displays of unacceptable behavior.
9. Report observations to supervisor as required.
10. Assist with processing paperwork for the receiving and incarceration of incoming inmates.
11. Assist with the screening of visitors for contraband or weapons.
12. Prepare and serve inmate meals and provide other services as required.
13. Assist with providing 24-hour supervision and observation of suicidal and escape risk inmates.
14. Assist with conducting regularly scheduled head counts of inmates.
15. Perform CPR and/or First Aid as required in the event of medical emergencies.
16. Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
17. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Zero to three months relevant experience
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to obtain certification from a recognized Corrections Academy within one year of hire

Preferred Requirements:

  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Keres speaking