Associate Hearing Officer; NMCD

associate hearing officer (nmcd #)

applications submitted without work experience or a resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume - resume must include updated dates of employment for each job (month & year) and details of work experience/job duties.

due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $31.50 per hour.

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

employees in this role will assist with conducting adjudicatory or administrative hearings; conduct pre‑hearing interviews and research to assist in determining facts surrounding alleged disciplinary violations or rule infractions; and compose the documents needed prior to each hearing. The incumbent will also establish hearing dates; explain the issues and applicable rules, policies and laws to all parties involved; and may conduct minor level hearings or assist with major level hearings when required.

• maintain and update inmate files
• establish hearing dates
• assist on major hearings and conduct low level hearings with oversight
• meet with all parties involved to review allegations, rules and policies
• conduct pre‑hearing interviews
• assist in researching alleged violations and provide informational documents for all hearings

• new mexico corrections department staff

experience in the following:

• ensuring completeness and proper application of governing policies or regulations
• correctional program or correctional institution setting
• testifying in courts and/or hearings
• interviewing victims and witnesses
• utilizing administrative hearing procedures, rules of evidence and research methods/techniques

bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, business administration, social services, or labor relations and two (2) years of experience in conducting administrative hearings, employment placement, claims adjudication, and/or investigations. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

this position is designed safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre‑employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid new mexico driver's license. Pre‑employment background check is required and conditional pending results.

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

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this position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.