Juvenile Correction Officer I (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #25768)

Posting Details

At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives or children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service  and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.  THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.

*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 & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

This is the entry level where incumbents hold in custody, supervise, and maintain control of adjudicated youth in a secure or non-secure rehabilitation facility by giving directives, counseling, and/or utilizing the appropriate level of verbal or physical de-escalation The Juvenile Corrections Officer works closely with the Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer and reports back to them any issues or concerns.

How does it get done?

Incumbents in this position will:

Supervise youth in all activities;

Maintain control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing the appropriate level of verbal or physical de-escalation;

Write reports and prepare required records regarding incidents, youth movement and noteworthy information; and,

Ensure the proper documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes.

Who are the customers?

Facility Staff and Adjudicated minor's in the state of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidates are those who have the characteristics below:

Honesty and integrity

Emotional maturity and stability

Leadership ability

Patience

Enthusiastic

Not afraid to deal with troubled youth

Good work ethics, caring, able to build proper relationships and takes initiative

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, military duty, classroom teaching or instructing in a rehabilitative environment, working in planned recreational activities, or active participation in community action programs, or for Correctional Officer Specialist positions, relevant work experience as it relates to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Working Conditions

Potential risk from juvenile actions; this job could require running, lifting and possible physical intervention. Incumbents must be willing to accept changes in geographic assignment and be willing to work shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies. Incumbents must have a telephone and be willing to give the phone number to the supervisor. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Annette Sanchez, (505) 841-2400. 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.

Salary : $45,680 - $68,520