Detention Sergeant

Curry County; Clovis, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,796,000 - 92,533,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County is seeking a Detention Sergeant to supervise all shift personnel, guide officers, and model professional conduct on the team. The role includes attending supervisor meetings, recommending improvements, addressing concerns, and maintaining daily reports and inmate movement records.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, timely counseling or reprimands as needed, and the ability to work under stress while ensuring safety and order within the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; some higher education preferred.
• At least two years of detention and/or equivalent education/training.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to understand, read, write in English; Spanish preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older; valid NM Driver's License.
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.
• CPR and First Aid required.
• Ability to handle stress and respond to emergencies; good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all subordinates during the shift and guide officers.
• Serve as role model and provide counseling or reprimands as needed.
• Attend supervisor meetings and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain reports and daily documentation; oversee inmate movement and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Report writing

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Detention Sergeant is responsible for supervising all subordinates during their shift, guiding officers in a positive direction, and serving as a role model for the team. This role requires strong leadership skills, attendance at supervisor meetings, providing recommendations for improvement, addressing officers' concerns, offering counseling or reprimands as needed, maintaining reports and daily documentation, and overseeing daily inmate movement and activities.

Salary Range

MIN: $21.5673 - MAX: $32.3505

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Some higher education preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in detention and/or the equivalent in education or training.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to understand, communicate, read and write in English. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid NM Driver's License.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.
• Must be able to pass CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to handle stress and respond appropriately to stressful situations.
• Must be able to write intelligibly, complete reports, deal with situations requiring tact, understanding and good judgment.
• Remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Establish good working relationship with inmates and other staff members.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.