What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Sergeant (NMCD #17229+) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $28.80 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide safety and security within an adult correctional facility and direct the activities of staff and supervise inmates.
How does it get done?
Ensure security is maintained by enforcing:
High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military experience.
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. For all custody positions, successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy 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 at 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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Claudia Lopez (505) 383-3391, or email: Claudia.Lopez@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.
- 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*
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $28.80 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide safety and security within an adult correctional facility and direct the activities of staff and supervise inmates.
How does it get done?
Ensure security is maintained by enforcing:
- Post orders
- Policies
- Providing directions through use of good judgment, professionalism and attention to duty
- New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
- Public and private partners
- Community members
- New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
- Public and private partners
- Community members
High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military experience.
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. For all custody positions, successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy 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 at 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.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Claudia Lopez (505) 383-3391, or email: Claudia.Lopez@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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