Correctional Officer Specialist Maintenance; NMCD​/PNM

Correctional Officer Specialist Maintenance (NMCD/PNM #16468+)

New Mexico Corrections Department

2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

$19.97/hr - $29.95/hr (Pay Band C4)

• Applications without work experience or a resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, include dates of employment for each job and details of work experience.
• Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Hiring rate will not exceed $27.23 per hour.

This position provides general maintenance including carpentry, sheet rock, painting, repairing floors, cleaning, and similar duties within adult correctional facilities.

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance work indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain equipment and tools.
• Prepare work orders.
• Supervise inmate work crews within an adult correctional facility.

• New Mexico Corrections Department staff.
• Public and private partners.
• Community members.

• Experience as an electrician.
• Experience in other areas of maintenance.
• Operating vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment.

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Safety sensitive. Employment subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Must pass pre‑employment academy screening and complete the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one year of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, have a high school education, be of good moral character, not convicted of a felony, and pass a physical and aptitude exam.

Background investigation required.

Work in an adult prison environment with daily contact and supervision of inmates. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Agency Contact:
Tina West, (505) 467‑9942, tina.west.gov.