Corrections Officer Cadet - Correction Department (Open Until Filled)

Ashiwi; New Mexico; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashiwi is seeking security personnel in New Mexico to monitor and maintain safety within the facility and during resident interactions. Duties include conducting searches, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with various codes and procedures.

The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in supervision and effective communication, particularly in Zuni and English, is essential.

The position requires drug testing and entails a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Experience and knowledge in general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security and safety for facility and residents.
• Conduct pat searches and maintain daily correction records.
• Provide escort of residents for trials.

Skills

Ability to provide custody and security

Effective communication in Zuni and English

Knowledge in first aid and CPR

Knowledge of Tribal and Department Policies

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION

Monitors and provide security and safety for the facility, staff, residents, and detainees during incarceration.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Corrections Sergeant and under the general supervision of the Operations Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

DUTIES

Required to attend all meetings, informational sessions, trainings.

• Responsible for learning all required and applicable information provided during training.
• Follow all orders from the certified and supervisory Corrections Staff and Administration.
• Required to learn all applicable tribal, state, and federal codes, Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to intake and housing of offenders.
• Learn all aspect of direct and indirect supervision of Residents.
• Learn and be familiar with service providing programs that deal with Residents.
• Learn the use of two-way radio using ten codes.
• Learn to use technology equipment such as computerized booking system, Live Scan Fingerprint System, Video Arraignment, Control and Security, and Communications System.
• Be Customer oriented to provide information to public.

Shadows certified Corrections officers while in training and accompanies them in the conduct of assigned duties.

• Booking of new Residents and preparing arrest records.
• Conducts Pat Search procedures for Offenders detained in the Correctional Facility.
• Maintains daily Corrections Records and Court Orders.
• Provides safety and security of Resident activity through direct and indirect supervision.
• Inspects cells and dayroom areas for cleanliness, sanitation, and for any contraband.
• Maintains and documents daily Resident population.

Supervises the care and housing of residents.

• Conducts booking process, searching for contraband, inventory and placing Resident property in safekeeping.
• Required to work in accordance to duty schedule, and in accordance to staffing requirements in either adult or juvenile populations.
• Provides escort of Residents for arraignments or pretrial and actual trials.
• Assists in transportation of Residents.
• Warrant the maintaining of order during Video Arraignments.
• Direct or serves meals to residents during mealtime hours.
• Washing of clothes, linens, and other items issued to residents.

Maintains Correctional Facility issued uniforms and equipment in a clean, orderly, and professional manner.

• Maintains professional appearance.
• Maintains other equipment such as two-way radio and handcuffs to ensure that the equipment is fully functional and well maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to provide custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates. Ability to perform "pat" and/or "strip" search of inmates. Ability to read, write, and understand both oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in both Zuni and English language. Knowledge in use of force, and the proper treatment of adults and juveniles. Knowledge in dealing with the public. Knowledge in dealing with a diverse Resident population. Knowledge in performing first aid and CPR. Knowledge of the proper operations of a multi-channel two-way radio. Must be able to administer multiple tasks. Must have ability to complete work thoroughly and accurately. Good knowledge of Tribal and Department Personnel Policies and Procedures. Must have ability to write reports and general correspondence. Must have the ability to utilize and maintain computerized database system. Must have ability to set up personnel records, correspondence files, program information files, and reference material files. Must have experience and knowledge in general supervision. Must have ability to maintain good working relationship with other tribal employees and general public.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Graduate or Equivalent with six (6) months combination of post high school education or training.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

Must have a valid New Mexico Driver’s License with no DWI/DUI convictions within the past three (3) years. Driving is an essential part of the duties.

• Basic BIA IPA Corrections Certification – Must obtain within one year.
• First Aid/CPR Certified - Must obtain within one year.
• Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Certification – Must obtain within one year.
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification – Must obtain within one year.
• Defensive Driving Course Training – Must obtain within one year.
• Customer Service Training – Must obtain within one year.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position is subject to Pre-Employment drug testing. Position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug screening for duration of employment. Must be willing to work 12-hour shift, weekends and holidays, and overtime. May be exposed to potentially dangerous situations. Subject to annual physical fitness testing, annual physical examination and required random drug testing. Must undergo and successfully pass a thorough background investigation including FBI Fingerprint Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.