Policy and Procedure Coordinator-Metropolitan Detention Center

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

11d•$54,018 - $85,363•Onsite

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Policy and Procedure Coordinator develops, maintains, and implements departmental policies, procedures, forms, and post orders. This role ensures alignment with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and supports organizational effectiveness and project management through policy oversight and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) years of work experience in policy development, planning and implementation, or a related field.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the department's strategic plan.
Research correctional facility policies, federal and state laws, and ACA standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
Recommend updates to policies and procedures to reflect operational changes.
Maintain official records of policy drafts, revisions, approvals, and dissemination in accordance with ACA standards.
Define and establish standards for drafting, revising, and approving policies and procedures.
Draft, edit, and revise departmental policies and procedures in coordination with County Legal, MDC Administration, and MDC Training.
Collaborate with management and staff to implement new or revised policies in a timely and effective manner.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on policy implementation, updates, and compliance.
Participate in professional meetings and stay current on trends and innovations in corrections, criminology, social work, and related fields.