Detention Officer

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Full Time Manual Labor Holding Facility Truth or Consequences, NM, US 1 Attachments

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.74 To $23.07 Hourly

Detention Officer

Holding Facility

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the Detention Officer/Transport Officer is responsible for the safe custody, supervision, and transportation of inmates in Sierra County custody. Sierra County maintains a holding facility only; inmates are housed at the Luna County Detention Center and other surrounding county facilities. This position is primarily transport-based and requires frequent, extended driving to transport inmates from Truth or Consequences to Luna County and other locations for housing, court, medical, and related purposes.

• Receives, searches, and fingerprints inmates upon arrival to facility; issues facility uniforms of arriving inmates.
• Confirms, clears, and sends locates on warrants.
• Prepares and escorts inmates for transport to various locations including medical appointments and court.
• Monitors inmates in court and takes committed defendants into custody.
• Prepares sack lunches and feeds inmates, ensuring sanitary standards are maintained; ensure janitorial related functions are performed throughout the facility.
• Patrols and maintain security of designated areas of the facility.
• Performs self-defense tactics and inmate restraint/take downs, as necessary; utilizes pepper spray, as necessary; evacuates inmates and oneself in an emergency.
• Completes incidents reports and places items into evidence.
• Monitors inmates in person and by use of an indirect video monitoring system.
• Transports inmate to destination, using defensive and safe driving tactics; applies mechanical restraints and seatbelt to inmate prior to transport.
• Conducts exterior inspections of the facility; escorts inmates into destination.
• Maintains assigned vehicle in working order; completes vehicle inspections and performs minor maintenance; informs supervisor of vehicle maintenance or repairs needed.
• Tracks activities and mileage for each trip; completes and submits incident reports as needed.
• Accesses information from computer system and pulls records for court; assesses records.
• Maintains and updates jail counter.
• Answers questions both in person and over the phone.
• Documents citizen complaints using applicable departmental procedures.
• Performs specific duties if assigned to the following areas: property, transportation, escort, booking, main control, and intake.
• Participate in regular meetings as requested.
• Remains flexible in working hours as needed to meet deadlines and support organizational needs.
• Builds and fosters effective working relationships with others.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

* Applicant must disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest and must abide by the Governmental Conduct Act (NMSA 10-16-1 (et. seq.).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation.
• Must have no DWI convictions within the past five years.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Cannot be on probation or parole for any conviction.
• Cannot have more than two speeding tickets within the past two years.
• Must complete crisis intervention training within six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass a psychological assessment and pre-employment physical.

• Applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Correctional facility operations, rules, and procedures.
• Defense and restraint methods and techniques used to enforce discipline.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards, and safety…