Metro Transport Officer - Metropolitan Detention Center

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Generous leave accruals

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Metro Transport Officer at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves securing facilities, transporting inmates, and supporting court appearances, with shift work and indoor/outdoor duties.

The position requires aHigh School Diploma or GED, a post-offer medical exam and background check, and a valid NM driver's license. County benefits, career development, and remote/flex options are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must complete post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist arresting officer with residents; receive store and release residents' property and maintain receipt records.
• Coordinate arrangements for resident's court appearances.
• Maintain order by applying use of force continuum and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances, or indication of potential disorder to superiors.
• Patrol designated areas of Metropolitan Court and the inmate holding unit; control traffic to and from assigned areas; maintain security and inspect facilities to ensure the safety and security of residents; take periodic resident counts in all detention levels, work details and other resident-holding areas; account for residents outside cell areas.
• Administer emergency first aid if necessary; refer residents to the medical and psychiatric service unit and/or counselors.
• Participate in fire and safety evacuation drills and related emergency situations.
• Maintain logs and write reports as required by supervisor.
• Abide by the Department Code of Ethics.
• Apply of mechanical restraints such as cuffs and leg irons.
• Supervise and escort inmates to court hearings.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Metro Transport Officer - Metropolitan Detention Center Department:

Location

Metropolitan Detention Center

Pay Range

$17.41 - $22.40

Close Date

December 31, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist arresting officer with residents; receive store and release residents' property and maintain receipt records.
2. Coordinate arrangements for resident's court appearances.
3. Maintain order by applying use of force continuum and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances, or indication of potential disorder to superiors.
4. Patrol designated areas of Metropolitan Court and the inmate holding unit; control traffic to and from assigned areas; maintain security and inspect facilities to ensure the safety and security of residents; take periodic resident counts in all detention levels, work details and other resident-holding areas; account for residents outside cell areas.
5. Administer emergency first aid if necessary; refer residents to the medical and psychiatric service unit and/or counselors.
6. Participate in fire and safety evacuation drills and related emergency situations.
7. Maintain logs and write reports as required by supervisor.
8. Abide by the Department Code of Ethics.
9. Apply of mechanical restraints such as cuffs and leg irons.
10. Supervise and escort inmates to court hearings.
11. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
12. Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Shift work is required.
2. The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
3. Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
4. Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
5. Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
6. Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
7. Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
8. Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
9. Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
10. Worker may perform duties with or without directions from a supervisor.
11. Worker may perform duties alone, or as part of a select team.
12. Work hazards include high stress level of job, operation of a vehicle.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1. Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, pager and two-way radio.
2. Utilizes security equipment, restraint equipment, and mace as necessary, and weapons based on assignment.
3. Utilizes first aid equipment, oxygen, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on an as needed basis.
4. Operates a county vehicle as assigned.
5. Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various wri