DETENTION OFFICER (HIRING LIST ONLY)

City of Hobbs, NM • Hobbs, NM

204d

About The Position

To operate the City Detention Facility and to perform a variety of routine and specialized public safety work in the care and custody of prisoners. Also, to perform record keeping and technical work in the processing and housing of prisoners. Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years work experience which includes working with the public and strong people skills preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and understand other languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Books, searches and releases and transports prisoners.
• Maintains security in all areas of the Detention Facility.
• Purchases food commodities and prepares meals.
• Administers and supervises meal preparation and feeding.
• Supervises visitation, recreation, counseling and work assigned to inmates.
• Supervises and completes records dealing with facility trustee program.
• Administers first aid and sees that inmates receive medical attention when needed.
• Distributes medication as prescribed by physician or non-prescription labels.
• Answers telephone calls and monitors jail access and egress.
• Performs security patrols and cell searches.
• Evaluates and handles difficult and emergency situations while working assigned shifts.
• Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
• Responds to emergency incidents and conducts investigation of incidents, crimes, disturbances, disputes, fights, abuse of drugs, etc. among inmates.
• Takes appropriate remedial action.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records.
• Fingerprint and Photograph inmates.
• Restrain combative, suicidal, argumentative or mentally disturbed prisoners.
• Operate computer terminals to retrieve or store information on prisoners.
• Assist with Municipal and Magistrate court procedures.

Benefits

• Valid State issued Driver's License
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Residency requirement: residing within the five (5) mile planning radius of the city.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees