DWI Detention Officer

Under general supervision, guards inmates in the Alternative Sentencing facility; provides for the needs of inmates during detention to include but not limited to: lock down inmates in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspects locks, cells, pods, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering;

performs all other duties in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures within a correctional environment.

• Minimum age requirements of 21 years.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Must complete the mandatory Officer Certification process within 6 months of employment.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Working conditions are typical adult detention facility settings; involves the potential for high stress levels and exposure to hostile situations; some non-standard work hours are required.
• Employees may be subject to physical altercations with inmates which may require restraining and/or physically relocating inmates. At time, staff can be called upon to assist with moving unconscious adults in emergency situations for medical treatment. May be required to climb stairs to facilitate appropriate inmate supervision; supervising inmate may require prolonged walking, standing or sitting. May be required to lift 50 pounds or more to accommodate the operational requirements of the facility.
• Full-time work hours for this position consist of rotating shift work, nights and weekend shifts and overtime. Rotating shifts is a requirement for the operations of this facility.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.
• Inspects cells, pods, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
• Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles.
• Transports inmates to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.
• Guards and directs inmates during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
• Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of inmates; reports observations to supervisor.
• Escorts inmates to and from visiting room, legal visits, medical office, and religious services or other authorized locations.
• Guards entrance of detention center to screen visitors.
• Prepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate disturbances or injuries.
• Ensures that proper departmental procedures regarding correspondence between the public and inmates are maintained.
• Serves inmate meals in accordance with established procedures; ensures that proper counting is maintained of all utensils, cups, trays and inmate counts are correct.
• Searches inmate property for contraband including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and nuisance contraband as prescribed by facility policy or by law.
• Distributes mail for inmates which includes checking for contraband.
• Requests physical examinations and forwards specific requests for medical assistance to medical staff; escorts inmates to the medical office and provides security for the medical staff.
• Verifies and may write receipts on commissary purchases; ensures that the Commissary vendor distributes purchases to the proper inmates.
• Supervises the visitation of attorneys, family members, bondsmen or others.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.