Posting Details

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $26.19 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
Correctional Officer Specialists work within a specific operations and maintenance specialty, this position will provide inmate supervision during recreational activities.

How does it get done?

• Oversee daily inmate activities during recreational periods
• Ensuring a safe and secure environment
• Managing inmate hobby craft activities, inventory, and inmate clubs
• Supervise the work of the inmate porters while they clean, repair, exercise equipment and paint
• Supervise inmate work crews within an adult correctional facility and perform the duties of other trades as required.

Who are the customers?

• New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
• Public and private partners
• Community members

Ideal Candidate

• New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
• Public and private partners
• Community members

Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Employment Requirements
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing. In addition, candidates must pass pre-employment Academy screening. Successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one (1) year of hire is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must be at least 18 years old, have a least a high school education or its equivalent, be of good moral character, have not been convicted of a felony in the courts of this or any state or in the federal courts, and successfully pass any physical and aptitude examination the department may require. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
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Agency Contact Information: Sonya Levario at (575) 888-3823, sonya.levario@cd.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to

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