Correctional Officer Captain at State of Mexico Los Lunas, NM

Correctional Officer Captain, State of New Mexico – Los Lunas, NM

$26.45 - $37.03 Hourly

$55,014 - $77,019 Annually

This position is a Pay Band CE

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This position will oversee shift Lieutenants and run facilities. Position will provide safety, security and orderly operations within an adult correctional facility.

• Provide oversight of shifts
• Serve in special assignments within an adult correctional facility
• 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

Experience in the following:

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

High School Diploma or equivalency and six (6) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military, of which two (2) years must have been as a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. Experience as a supervisor in the military and/or law enforcement may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience as a Correctional Officer Lieutenant.

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, 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. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Benefits available for this position.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.