Lieutenant

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff and a chance to make a difference every day! The Lieutenant supervises assigned sergeants and is responsible for the custody and discipline of detainees in the facility in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of correctional custody or law enforcement experience, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity required.
Valid driver's license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Serve as shift supervisor.
Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and detainees; schedule employees’ and detainees’ work and off-duty time; assist in formulating security and work procedures.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security. Supervise and provide custody and security of detainees including observation of detainees and detainees assigned to work duty, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
Perform specific security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches’, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
Transfer and transport detainees by walking or riding in vehicles; restrain and secure assaultive detainees, as needed.
Respond to emergencies to search for detainees, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious offender, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control detainees.