Detention Court Liaison & Records Specialist

County of Luna; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Luna in Deming, NM seeks a Detention Records Officer to manage court liaison and detainee records. The role focuses on ensuring detainee appearances, processing paperwork, and maintaining accurate records.

You will work under the Detention Warden, coordinating with local and federal agencies, handling detainee requests, and supporting administrative tasks to keep the facility's operations compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time work experience as a detention officer or in a related law enforcement setting.
• Experience with Municipal, Magistrate, District Courts, bonds, or warrants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and instruct all facets of the New Mexico court system.
• Supervise booking and release procedures of detainees.
• Work with local judicial systems and federal agencies.
• Process detainee requests and grievances.
• Review admissions, releases, and incident reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete reports and perform duties as assigned by the Detention Warden.
• Coordinate and manage the Work Release Program for detainees.
• Coordinate and manage Good Time calculations for detainees.
• Administer first aid when necessary and refer detainees to medical staff as needed.

Skills

Court system knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

First aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma

2 years detention facility experience

Valid license

Tools

NCIC

AFIS

OMS (Offender Management Systems)

Job description

County of Luna in Deming, NM seeks a Detention Records Officer to manage court liaison and detainee records. The role focuses on ensuring detainee appearances, processing paperwork, and maintaining accurate records.

You will work under the Detention Warden, coordinating with local and federal agencies, handling detainee requests, and supporting administrative tasks to keep the facility's operations compliant and efficient.