Detention Officer

City of Hobbs•Hobbs, NM

7d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English is essential for the safe operation of the Facility.
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.

Nice To Haves

Three years work experience which includes working with the public and strong people skills preferred but not required.
Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
Ability to handle individuals in stressful situations.
The ability to also speak and understand other languages is desirable.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

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.