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Detention Classification Specialist
Full-TimeUniform Attire
2184 days ago

*******ALL APPLICANTS FOR DETENTION POSITIONS MUST COMPLETE A SANDOVAL COUNTY JOB APPLICATION AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY QUESITONNAIRE (PIQ)AT WWW.SANDOVALCOUNTYNM.GOV******

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THE APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED I THE PIQ IS NOT NOTARIZED.

Under general supervision, responsible for the intake, initial interview and risk assessment of inmates at the Sandoval County Detention Center (SCDC); reviews history and prior records to determine security level required to initially classify and periodically reclassify inmates into appropriate housing levels within the facility in accordance with American Correctional Association, (ACA) standards,  SCDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and pertinent state, federal, rules, regulations, statutes; conducts P.R.E.A. orientation to ensure inmates are informed of rules and regulations, vulnerability screening to identify appropriate classification and housing of inmates; and conducts inmate disciplinary hearings and issues appropriate disciplinary sanctions in accordance with SCDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable law.  Maintains and provides for the care, custody, and control of the facility and all inmates, staff, and the visiting public in assigned area of the Detention Center; assists other officers in their duties; enforces established rules and policies; and performs other duties as assigned. This position requires the handling of confidential and sensitive information and documents. 

Requirements
 

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and two years of demonstrated detention/corrections experience that provides the individual with a broad knowledge of detention facility operations. Experience performing inmate classification is desirable; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

     

    Required Licenses or Certifications:

  • Valid New Mexico Driver’s License

     

    Within one (1) year of hire must obtain the following certifications:

  •  Detention/Corrections Certification in the State of New Mexico.

  • Certified or have the ability to obtain Certified Jail Officer (CJO) Certification

  • CPR/First Aid/AED

  • Crisis Intervention Team Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid

    Other Requirements:

  • Must pass a background investigation to include criminal history, employment references, credit history, verification of US citizenship, and pre-employment interview in accordance with Federal Performance-Based Detention Standards ( FPBDS) A.9.3.a through e; and Sandoval County Detention Center Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Part 1/C108, Chapter: Personnel, Subject: Employment Process / Background Investigations, PROCEDURES Pre-Employment, 2. Through 6.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening (FPBDS A.9.3.f) and Sandoval County Detention Center Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Part 1/C108, Chapter: Personnel, Subject: Employment Process / Background Investigations, PROCEDURES Pre-Employment, 7.
  • Pre-employment physical (FPBDS A.9.4 and 4-ALDF-7B-04)
  • Must pass a Defensive Tactics Class
Location
 Sandoval County
Contact
Tina Tawater
505-867-7505
Job ID: 2k18-03-20
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