Posting Details

• 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*

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to gather intelligence within the facility by conducting inmate interviews, scanning mail, performing searches, and monitoring telephone and video communications. STIU Sergeants are responsible for identifying gang members, assessing gang activity, and detecting inmate involvement in gang-related or narcotics-related operations within their assigned facility.
How does it get done?

• Conduct investigations
• Maintain security and offender accountability
• Monitor all Security Threat and Gang activities
• Fugitive enforcement and all procedures associated with drug interdiction
• Oversee offenders arrested, awaiting trial or convicted of a crime and sentenced
• Investigations

Who are the customers?

• New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)

Ideal Candidate

• New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)

Minimum Qualification

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. 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: Aurora Padilla (575) 374-4005, or email Aurora,Padilla@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.