Detention Officer - Part Time

Curry County Adult Detention Center; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Curry County Justice is seeking a part-time Detention Officer for Curry County Adult Detention Center. The role involves maintaining inmate security, enforcing center rules, and escorting inmates under direct supervision. The position requires the ability to work under stress and pass a pre-employment background check.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer literacy, and a valid driver's license. Bi-lingual skills are helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Two years experience desired but not required.
• English literacy and ability to pass background checks.
• Ability to communicate and write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inmate security and enforce rules within the detention center.
• Escort inmates and detainees; operate under direct supervision.
• Work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Prepare intelligible reports and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Record keeping software

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Salary Range
Min $17.7010 - Max $26.5514 DOE/DOQ

Job Summary
Part-Time position, 19.75 hours or less, no benefits offered. Responsible for maintaining inmate security in Curry County Adult Detention Center including enforcement of rules, preventing escapes, inmate and detainee escort; operates under direct supervision. Position requires working under stress.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate. Two (2) years applicable experience is desired but not required.
• One (1) year experience in detention work and supervision of inmates; knowledge of pertinent federal, state and county laws and policies. Education or experienced in interpersonal communications helpful but not required.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation. An academic exam may be administered.
• Able to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations requiring tact, understanding and good judgment; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; establish good working relationships with inmates and other staff members.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A Detention Officer is an uncertified officer, with less than one (1) year of experience in detention work. Person must successfully pass forty (40) hours of accreditation course provided by Detention Center within the first year of employment.
• Must be able to understand, communicate, read and write in English.
• Bi-lingual is helpful, but not a requirement.
• Must successfully complete new hire physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large and small groups of people, and to diffuse stressful situations.
• Ability to travel, including traveling out of town and/or overnight.
• Computer literacy required, especially with knowledge of word processing, business-related and record keeping programs.
• Ability to perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions.
• No history of felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, violence, illegal drug distribution or dishonesty.