JOB Under general supervision, guards detainees in the County Detention Facility; provides for the needs of detainees during detention to include but not limited to: lock down detainees in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspects locks, cells, pods, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures within a correctional environment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years, with active military duty/service.
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21 years of age preferred.
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High School diploma or GED equivalent.
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Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
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Must complete the mandatory Officer Certification process within 6 months of employment.
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Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
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Observe conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.
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Inspect cells, pods, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
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Search detainees and cells for contraband articles.
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Transport detainees to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.
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Guard and direct detainees during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
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Patrol assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of detainees; report observations to shift sergeant.
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Escort detainees to and from visiting room, legal visits, medical office, and religious services or other authorized locations.
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Guard entrance of detention center to screen visitors.
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Prepare written reports concerning incidences of detainee disturbances or injuries.
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Ensure that proper departmental procedures regarding correspondence between the public and detainees are maintained.
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Serve detainee meals in accordance with established procedures; ensure that proper counting is maintained of all utensils, cups, trays and detainee counts are correct.
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Search detainee property for contraband including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and nuisance contraband as prescribed by facility policy or by law.
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Distribute mail for detainees which includes checking for contraband.
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Request physical examinations and forward specific requests for medical assistance to the nurse; escort detainees to the nurse’s office and provides security for the nurse.
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Verify and may write receipts on commissary purchases; ensure that the Commissary vendor distributes purchases to the proper detainees.
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Supervise the visitation of attorneys, family members, bondsmen or others.
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Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
