Part-Time Detention Officer

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

Job summary

Curry County in New Mexico seeks a Detention Officer to maintain inmate security at the Curry County Adult Detention Center, enforcing rules, preventing escapes, and escorting inmates under direct supervision. The job requires calmness under stress and the ability to work with diverse groups.

The position is part-time (up to 19.75 hours per week) and does not qualify for benefits. Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inmate security and enforce rules.
• Escort inmates and detainees under supervision.
• Operate under direct supervision and remain calm under stress.
• Write intelligible reports and communicate effectively with staff and inmates.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Stress management

Public interaction

Word processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing

Office software

Job description

Salary Range

Min $17.7010 - Max $26.5514
This position is part-time (up to 19.75 hours per week) and does not qualify for benefits.

Job Summary

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.