Correctional Officer Lieutenant (NMCD #17617

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Job Requirements & Classification

Description:

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $33.28 per hour.

This position will provide safety, security, and orderly operations within an adult correctional facility, to include supervision of staff and inmates.

• Provide oversight and direction to security staff during institutional shift hours
• Provide safety, security and orderly operations
• Enforce post orders and policies
• Completing reports in a timely manner
• Provide direction through use of good judgment, professionalism and attention to duty

• New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
• Public and private partners
• Community members

• Supervision
• Working as a Correctional Officer Sergeant
• Working within an Adult correctional facility
• Writing and compiling reports
• Handling rapidly changing situations

High school education or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in an adult correctional setting, law enforcement, and/or military, of which two (2) years must have been as a supervisor in law enforcement and/or military or as a Sergeant or above in a correctional setting.

This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing. In addition, candidates must pass pre-employment Academy screening. For all custody positions, successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver
¿ s License. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must be at least 18 years old, have at least a high school education or its equivalent, be of good moral character, have not been convicted of a felony in the courts of this or any state or in the federal courts, and successfully pass any physical and aptitude examination the department may require.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.