Part-Time Detention Officer: Inmate Security & Safety

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

Job summary

Curry County, NM is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain inmate security at the Curry County Adult Detention Center. Duties include enforcing rules, preventing escapes, and escorting inmates under direct supervision. The position requires ability to work under stress.

Candidates should be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, pass background checks and a drug screen, and have reliable driving privileges. Bilingual skills are helpful but not required; English literacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• One (1) year experience in detention work and supervision of inmates; knowledge of pertinent federal, state and county laws and policies.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inmate security and safety at all times.
• Enforce jail rules and procedures.
• Escort inmates and detainees as required.
• Operate under direct supervision and handle stressful situations.
• Prepare and file clear reports on incidents and activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Report writing

Communication

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Record keeping software

General business software

Job description

Curry County, NM is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain inmate security at the Curry County Adult Detention Center. Duties include enforcing rules, preventing escapes, and escorting inmates under direct supervision. The position requires ability to work under stress.

Candidates should be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, pass background checks and a drug screen, and have reliable driving privileges. Bilingual skills are helpful but not required; English literacy is essential.