Detention Lieutenant

Taos County Sheriff; Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac; Presencial; EUR 31 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Taos County seeks a Detention Lieutenant to supervise the Adult Detention Center operations in Taos, NM. The role emphasizes order, safety of detainees, and supervising staff with an emphasis on professional conduct and accountability.

The candidate must have NM POST detention officer training, five years of experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience, and be able to pass required medical and training tests.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required along with POST detention officer training.
• Five years of progressively responsible detention experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently and pass background/fingerprint checks.
• Must be willing to work on-call and shift assignments.
• Must pass defensive driving, Safe Physical Management & Passive Restraint courses; drug screen; annual training.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise order, operation, and safety of incarcerated detainees.
• Oversee assigned areas of specialization and maintain detainee files as incarcerated.
• Coordinate security procedures and ensure compliance with jail standards.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Stress management

Physical restraint

De-escalation

CPR/First Aid

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

New Mexico POST training

Equivalent experience

Ferramentas

Computer basics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

105 Albright Street, Suite J Taos, New Mexico 87571

Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

www.taoscounty.org/jobs

Email applications to [e-mail]

Employment Opportunity

Internal/External

Open Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Detention Lieutenant

SALARY: $30.81

DEPARTMENT: Adult Detention Center

POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

UNION ELIGIBILITY: Non- Eligible

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of supervisory duties related to the order, operation, and safety of incarcerated detainees. Oversees assigned areas of specialization maintenance of detainee files as they are incarcerated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or HSE plus completion of New Mexico POST detention officer training; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing above and related duties; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system; care and detainee management; general supervision techniques applied in a detention environment; general law enforcement practices and procedures; law enforcement; principles, methods and techniques of effective supervision; legal environment associated with law enforcement; local, state and federal laws and regulations; criminal codes and jail standards; departmental standard operating procedures; fundamentals of proper search and seizure; inmate classification methods and guidelines, federal, state and local laws and regulations related to detention; New Mexico Criminal Code, New Mexico Jail Standards, courtroom security methods and processes, court processes and protocol, computer operations and related software; basic principles of psychology and sociology; complex records management systems and legal guidelines; cell extraction methods and procedures; ground fighting methods; elementary first aid techniques and procedures and CPR. Working knowledge of computer operation and related software; basic psychology and indicators related to violent or suicidal tendencies.
• Skill in the use of specialized equipment including tasers, PBCT/baton, pepper spray, pepper ball, restraining devices, etc.
• Ability to deal effectively with work related stress related workplace liabilities; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; manage physical aggression in detainees; direct and maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases; restrain physically violent prisoners; react quickly to novel situations under conditions of stress; operate a variety of types of office machines; personal computer or terminal operation; write legible reports; develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, law enforcement agencies; subordinates, and the public.
• Special Qualifications:
• Must be willing to work on-call and shift assignments.
• Must complete “Defensive Driving” course.
• Must complete “Safe Physical Management & Passive Restraint” course.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty and a drug test prior to employment.
• Must be a certified Detention Officer and maintain annually required training hours.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess high level of customer service at all times. Must be willing to travel, sometimes over night
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and customer service at all times.

TAOS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE SEX, ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SPOUSAL AFFILIATION OR GENDER IDENTITY.

Please Note: This posting gives only a brief description of the position. For copy of application and complete job description see www.taoscounty.orgor contact Taos County Human Resources Department at 105 Albright Street, Taos, NM 87571; or 575-737-6313.

Job Details: Category Full Time Status Open Posted October 20, 2026 8:11 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Taos County Employment Application (PDF)