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Detention Officer

Roosevelt County
Portales, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025 CLOSED ON 4/7/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Roosevelt County?

Roosevelt County Detention Center is currently seeking a Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. No experience required with a training academy onsite. While under supervision, detention officers maintain a healthful and secure environment for the detainees housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and all applicable laws.

What We Have to Offer:

  • PAID Training – Comprehensive onsite training academy to start a successful career!
  • A supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
  • Competitive wages.
  • Paid PTO & holidays.
  • Medical, Dental, and Disability insurance - county pays 81% of the cost
  • Life insurance – county pays 100%of the cost
  • Retirement plan.

What You Get To Do:

  • Change the lives of those in your care!
  • Perform routine duties of a Detention Officer in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide for the safety, security, care, and direct supervision of those in your care during all phases of activity in the facility.
  • Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
  • Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
  • Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.71 - $20.85 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Have you ever been employed by Roosevelt County?
  • Are you related to any employee, elected official or appointed official of Roosevelt County? If yes, list the name(s) of the employee or elected official.
  • Are you known by schools, references, or former employers by another name?
  • Please list any Licenses you hold.
  • Were you referred by a county employee? If yes, who referred you?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21

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