Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Detention Center

Luna County; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Luna County Detention Center is seeking an EMT to support daily medical operations within the detention center in Deming, New Mexico. The role reports to the health services administrator and is staffed by nurses to ensure timely medical care.

Applicants must hold an active EMT certification and have the ability to work in a correctional health environment. This is a full-time position with a closing date of November 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current EMT certification/licensure with state EMS program.
• Experience in detention or correctional health settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily medical operations within the detention center.
• Assist health services administrator and nurses as needed.
• Maintain medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

EMT Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

From the posting: EMT in the Luna County Detention Center medical department in Deming, New Mexico. Supports daily medical operations under the health services administrator, nurse practitioner and nurses. Applications close Nov 11, 2026, per the posting.

Location: Deming, New Mexico

Pay (as posted): $50,960.00 Annually

Schedule / appointment: Full-Time

• Closing date (per the posting): 11/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time
• Job number 20261028

Verified open on the agency's official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Nov 4, 2026 (ET).