Salary
$21.90 - $30.66 Hourly
$45,556 - $63,778 Annually
This position is a Pay Band CC
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $26.89 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide safety and security within an adult correctional facility and direct the activities of staff and supervise inmates.
How does it get done?
Ensure security is maintained by enforcing :
- Post orders
- Policies
- Providing directions through use of good judgment, professionalism and attention to duty
Who are the customers?
- New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
- Public and private partners
- Community members
Ideal Candidate
Experience in the following :
- Adult correctional facility
- Correctional environment
Minimum Qualification
High school education or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and / or military experience.
Employment Requirements
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and / or drug testing.
In addition, candidates must pass pre-employment Academy screening. For all custody positions, successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must be at least 18 years old, have at least a high school education or its equivalent, be of good moral character, have not been convicted of a felony in the courts of this or any state or in the federal courts, and successfully pass any physical and aptitude examination the department may require.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.