Jobs · OTHR · New Mexico

DETENTION OFFICER - STARTING PAY: $26.21 - $28.93 PER HOUR DOE

Eddy County, NM · Carlsbad, NM · 4 days ago
OTHR$26.21–$28.93/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and monitor behavior of residents
  • Coordinate and cooperate with law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as necessary
  • Plans and performs a wide range of detention duties to ensure proper booking, incarceration, and safety of persons committed to the Detention Center
  • Inspect facilities for cleanliness
  • Cleaning and sanitizing the facility
  • Identify and report conditions or practices that may compromise overall sanitation effectiveness
  • Maintain an inventory of sanitation supplies
  • Maintain and inventory of all inmate supplies, stored clothing, and distribution

Requirements

  • Work schedule is dependent on facility needs
  • Employee may transport prisoners to court and other appearances
  • Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision
  • Detention officers may be assigned to duty stations in the Adult Male Unit, Adult Female Unit
  • May be required to work irregular hours, attend briefing detail 15 minutes before and after shift, attend job-related meetings in and out of town, and perform all other duties assigned

Qualifications

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES JOB SPECIFICATION - 07.2026

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$26.21 - $28.93 per hour DOE

Schedule

Work schedule is dependent on facility needs

Application Instructions

Please note all required documents must be submitted within 5 days of Application Submission date.
DRIVING RECORD - Dated within the last 30 days.
WAIVER - Please print, complete, and upload the waiver notarized below.
VETERANS' FORM - Please print, complete, and upload the form below.

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