Corrections Officer- Metropolitan Detention Center

Bernalillo County Detention Center

Albuquerque, NM, United States
$22.37; not specified; not specified ph
Fully remote
Maintain custody and control of inmates
Enforcing laws and departmental regulations
Searching, booking, fingerprinting, photographing inmates
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses

Job Summary

  • Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.
  • In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.
  • Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Matching Summary

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.

Salary

$22.37; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain custody and control of inmates
  • enforcing laws and departmental regulations
  • searching, booking, fingerprinting, photographing inmates
  • maintain order and report unusual conditions
  • patrol designated areas of the facility
  • take periodic resident counts
  • administer emergency first aid
  • participate in fire and safety drills
  • maintain logs and write reports
  • respond to public inquiries
  • basic computer functions
  • apply first aid, CPR
  • analyze hazardous situations
  • remain calm under stressful situations
  • read and understand written directions
  • speak effectively before a group
  • possess good judgment for quick action
  • adaptability to perform a variety of duties
  • understand and apply knowledge of policies
  • analyze situations to take action
  • stand/walk for up to eight hours
  • sit up to eight hours
  • sprint in pursuits
  • run in pursuit for over two minutes
  • run over uneven terrain
  • run up/down stairs
  • kneel and crouch
  • crawl
  • jump over obstacles
  • vault over obstacles
  • pull self over obstacles
  • enter, drive and exit vehicle
  • drive in pursuits
  • bend at the waist and reach
  • twist/rotate waist
  • drag victims to safety
  • push heavy objects
  • push/pull with arms
  • work with arms extended
  • lift (light <25 lbs.)
  • lift (moderate 26-100 lbs.)
  • lift (heavy > 100 lbs.)
  • carry (light <25 lbs.)
  • carry (moderate 26-50 lbs.)
  • carry (heavy > 50 lbs)
  • carry equipment up and down stairs
  • use force less than 1 minute
  • use force more than 1 minute
  • use restraints
  • use control holds
  • use hands and feet
  • force entry using pulling/pushing
  • force entry using tools
  • use legs to lift, restrain, or drag
  • use legs to maintain balance
  • use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate
  • coordinate use of hands and eyes
  • dodge obstacles
  • climb over obstacles
  • climb over ledges
  • climb through windows(s)
  • climb ladders
  • climb fences
  • maintain balance in performance
  • react quickly to unpredictable situations
  • safely and effectively utilize firearms
  • pass the physical ability test

Nice-to-have

  • team up with each other
  • strong focus on work-life balance
  • building a culture of flexibility
  • learning, and belonging
  • generous leave accruals
  • career development opportunities
  • remote & flex-work options
  • longevity pay
  • education assistance program
  • health benefits
  • lucrative retirement
  • respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner
  • provide information within area of assignment
  • resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner
  • tact and courtesy in working with individuals
  • plan and direct the work of others

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • one (1) year experience in corrections or law enforcement is desirable
  • valid New Mexico driver's license
  • 18 years of age or older
  • United States Citizen or a permanent resident

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident

Tailored Resume

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