Corrections Officer- Metropolitan Detention Center

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor, the Corrections Officer maintains custody and control of inmates in the Metropolitan Detention Center, enforces applicable laws and departmental regulations, and performs related duties. The role includes processing inmates, maintaining facility security and order, coordinating inmate services and court appearances, responding to emergencies, keeping records, and interacting with the public. The position requires shift work. Most essential duties take place indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, but outdoor duties may expose the employee to natural weather. The work may involve intermittent noise and vibration, fumes and odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile or dangerous situations. Employees may work alone or as part of a team, with or without direct supervisor instructions. Successful applicants must pass screening and examinations, a physical agility test, the Corrections Department probationary period, and the MDC Training Academy. The academy training program lasts 10 weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or fulfillment of the MDC Lateral Entry Program requirements; one year of corrections or law enforcement experience is desirable.
Valid New Mexico driver's license maintained throughout employment. Candidates with an out-of-state license must obtain a New Mexico license within 30 days of hire.
Must be at least 18 years old by the start of the Corrections Officer Training Academy; there is no upper age limit.
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident and provide an Alien Registration number.
Pass background and interview requirements, written and oral psychological examinations, drug screening, and physical examination.
Meet the minimum vision and hearing standards specified for Corrections Officers, including the stated visual acuity and color-discrimination requirements.
Comply with Bernalillo County safety guidelines.
Pass the physical agility test and maintain fitness-for-duty status through annual testing.
Successfully complete the Corrections Department probationary period and MDC Training Academy.
Basic computer skills; ability to prepare clear and concise administrative reports and communicate effectively and professionally.
Ability to interpret, enforce, apply, and explain corrections laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to remain calm and effective under stress, analyze hazardous situations, and act appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to apply first aid, CPR, and related emergency practices and techniques.
Ability to develop skills in restraint and self-defense tactics and in obtaining information through interrogation, investigations, and corrections observation.
Must meet the listed physical capabilities, including standing and walking, running and sprinting, climbing, lifting and carrying, using restraints and control holds, and responding to unpredictable situations involving inmates.
Upon graduation from the MDC Correctional Officer Academy, must pass the physical ability test with the specified activities and time standards.
Must be able to safely and effectively use firearms when assigned duties as a Transport Officer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections or law enforcement; one year is desirable.
Knowledge of corrections and detention program operations, services, and activities.
Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, law enforcement, modern booking procedures, and corrections and detention theory and practice.
Knowledge of correctional institution and inmate security practices, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations, and ability to interpret and apply them.
Ability to apply knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures concerning safety, security, and corrections operations.

Responsibilities

Assist with inmate searches, booking, fingerprinting, photographing, and other initial processing procedures.
Coordinate arrangements for inmate bond, legal representation, and personal assistance; schedule court appearances.
Maintain order and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances, or signs of potential disorder to superiors.
Patrol assigned facility areas, control traffic, maintain security, inspect the facility, conduct periodic inmate counts, and account for inmates under supervision.
Provide or arrange inmate personal grooming and supervise sanitation practices.
Administer emergency first aid when necessary and refer inmates to medical assistance, psychiatric services, or counselors.
Participate in fire and safety drills, lockdowns, and other emergency situations.
Participate in inmate discharge, including issuing clothing and arranging transportation.
Transport inmates when required and supervise inmate work details and community custody programs.
Maintain logs and write reports as required by policy and standard operating procedures.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.