Detention Lieutenant - Annual

Career Opportunities with Eddy County, New Mexico

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BRIEF

DESCRIPTION:


This position is with the Eddy County Detention Center and is the senior supervisor on each shift and as such is responsible for the safe operation of the detention center within the bounds current statues, policy and procedures, and nationally accepted practices in corrections. The Lieutenant shall: be proficient in the operation of all areas of the detention center and able to perform the duties of all posts should the need arise;

make routine inspections of the facility to ensure the safety of staff and inmates; investigate inmate and subordinate complaints; assign staff as needed and make changes to staff assignments when situations arise; prepare required reports; promote teamwork and training with all staff; notify superiors and appropriate enforcement agencies when emergency or unusual situations occur; and ensure that subsequent shifts are informed of inmates problems and any staff or inmate situations that could affect the operation of the facility.

Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, report for duty 15 minutes prior to and after shift for briefing purpose, attend job related meetings in and out of town, and perform all other duties as assigned.

DRIVING RECORD
- Dated within the last 30 days.

WAIVER
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VETERANS' FORM
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