Corrections Officer — Protect, Serve & Ensure Safety

Bernalillo; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance program

Longevity pay

Flexible work options

Job summary

Bernalillo County is hiring a Corrections Officer for the Metropolitan Detention Center. Location: 100 Deputy Dean Miera Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM. Pay is $22.37 per hour with a close date of October 15, 2026.

The county emphasizes work-life balance and flexible work options along with health benefits and education assistance. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass background checks, interviews, and required medical screenings as part of the MDC Training Academy process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or MDC Lateral Entry Program.
• Must be 18+ by the Corrections Officer Training Academy; no upper age limit.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must provide Alien Registration number.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license; out-of-state license holders must obtain NM license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing inmates at intake: booking, fingerprinting, photos.
• Coordinate bond, legal representation and court appearances.
• Maintain order; report violations and disturbances to superiors.
• Patrol facility areas; ensure security and account for inmates; take counts.
• Provide or arrange personal grooming and supervise sanitation practices.
• Administer emergency first aid; refer to medical/psychiatric services.
• Participate in fire/safety drills and inmate discharge processes.
• May transport inmates and supervise inmate work details.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Bernalillo County is hiring a Corrections Officer for the Metropolitan Detention Center. Location: 100 Deputy Dean Miera Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM. Pay is $22.37 per hour with a close date of October 15, 2026.

The county emphasizes work-life balance and flexible work options along with health benefits and education assistance. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass background checks, interviews, and required medical screenings as part of the MDC Training Academy process.