Detention Officer: Frontline Security & Care

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a Detention Officer to supervise the Adult Detention Center, ensuring the safety of inmates, staff, and citizens. You will handle intake, housing, transport, and daily operations while maintaining records and reporting incidents.

The role requires completion of the Detention Officer Academy within six months of hire and adherence to all security and safety protocols. The position involves outdoor and indoor work, shift work, and potential exposure to challenging

Qualifications

• Write legible reports in English with proper grammar.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and percentages.
• Effective interaction and clear verbal communication; quick emergency response.
• Must be computer literate and able to use county systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the SF Adult Detention Center and ensure inmate safety and staff safety.
• Process intake: fingerprinting, housing classifications, warrants, and transport escorts.
• Monitor inmate health; assist medical staff and dispense medications per doctor's orders.
• Maintain security and produce incident reports; conduct cell searches and manage evidence.

Skills

Report writing

Numerical calculations

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a Detention Officer to supervise the Adult Detention Center, ensuring the safety of inmates, staff, and citizens. You will handle intake, housing, transport, and daily operations while maintaining records and reporting incidents.

The role requires completion of the Detention Officer Academy within six months of hire and adherence to all security and safety protocols. The position involves outdoor and indoor work, shift work, and potential exposure to challenging