Corrections Officer- Metropolitan Detention Center

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; OR have met the requirements of the MDC Lateral Entry Program, plus one (1) year experience in the field of corrections or law enforcement is desirable.
• Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license and maintain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position. Candidates with a valid out-of-state driver's license must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Employee must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the Corrections Officer Training Academy- there is no upper age limit.
• Employee must be a United States Citizen or a permanent resident and must provide an Alien Registration number.
• PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA'S)
• Preferred knowledge of and the experience in the operations, services and activities of a corrections and detention program.
• Preferred knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system, law enforcement, modern booking procedures, corrections and detention theory and practice.
• Preferred knowledge of correctional institution security and inmate security practices, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Preferred knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Preferred able to apply knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures concerning safety, security and corrections operations.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA'S)
• Skill in performing basic computer functions.
• May require skills in the use and care of weapons, including firearms.
• Ability to develop skills in restraint and self-defense tactics.
• Ability to develop skills in the techniques of obtaining information through interrogation, investigations, and corrections observation.
• Ability to apply first aid, CPR and related emergency practices and techniques.
• Ability to analyze hazardous situations in a ratio

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Corrections Officer- Metropolitan Detention Center Department: Metropolitan Detention Center Location: 100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW Pay: $22.37 Close Date: August 7, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Under the direction of a higher level supervisor, responsible for maintaining custody and control of inmates in the metropolitan detention/corrections system; for enforcing laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention corrections, and a variety of other duties related to assigned areas of responsibilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in the searching, booking, fingerprinting and photographing of inmates, and other procedures that are involved in the initial processing of inmates. 2. Coordinate arrangements for bond, legal representation and for personal assistance for inmates; schedule court appearances. 3. Maintain order and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances or indication of potential disorder to superiors. 4. Patrol designated areas of the detention facility, control traffic to and from assigned areas, maintain security and inspect facility to ensure the safety and security of inmates, take periodic resident counts in the detention levels, work details, and other inmate holding areas; account for inmates under his/her supervision. 5. Provide or arrange for personal grooming of inmates and supervise sanitation practices. 6. Administer emergency first aid if necessary; refer inmates to medical assistant; psychiatric service unit and/or counselors. 7. Participate in fire and safety drills, lockdown incidents and related emergency situations. 8. Participate in the discharge process of inmates, issuance of clothing and transportation arrangements. 9. May be required to transport inmates, and to supervise inmate work details and community custody programs. 10. Maintain logs and write reports as required by policy and standard operating procedures. 11. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. *The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

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