Detention Corporal (Pending Hire)

Taos County • Taos County, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs working-level technical and lead correctional/detention duties to ensure compliance with Adult Detention Center operational policies, practices, and procedures. Maintains the safety and security of the detention center and provides for the proper day-to-day care of inmates.

Requirements

• High school graduation and successful completion of specialized training provided by an approved standards and training organization or through in-service, plus two years of experience performing related duties; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work on-call and shift assignments.
• Must complete the “Safe Physical Management & Passive Restraint” course.
• Must be a certified Detention Officer and maintain the annually required training hours.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; inmate care and management; supervision techniques in a detention environment; law enforcement practices and procedures; supervision principles and methods; laws and regulations; criminal codes and jail standards; departmental procedures; search and seizure; inmate classification; New Mexico Criminal Code and Jail Standards; courtroom security and court processes; computer operations and related software; first aid and CPR; psychology and sociology; and records management and legal guidelines.
• Skill in operating security equipment.
• Ability to manage work-related stress, communicate verbally and in writing, manage detainee aggression, maintain confidentiality, restrain violent prisoners, respond quickly to novel situations under stress, operate office machines and computers, write legible reports, and develop effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Adult Detention Center operational policies, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain detention center safety and security.
• Provide for the proper day-to-day care of inmates.
• Perform technical and lead correctional/detention duties.
• Supervise and manage inmates, including handling physical aggression and restraining violent prisoners.
• Maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive legal issues and cases.
• Prepare legible reports and maintain records.
• Develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, law enforcement agencies, subordinates, and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED