Detention Officer

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

2d•$28

About The Position

Join a team who cares about making a positive difference. At Management & Training Corporation’s Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, we lead with compassion and respect while ensuring the safety of our employees and the people entrusted to us. Position Summary: Responsible for the custody and discipline of detainees in the facility in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Law enforcement or related experience preferred.
Must successfully complete pre-service training.
Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Nice To Haves

Law enforcement or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Search for contraband and provide security.
Count, feed and supervise detainees in housing, work and other areas.
Provide custody and security of detainees including observation of detainees, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
Perform security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
Transfer and transport detainees by walking or riding in vehicles; restrain and secure assaultive detainees, as needed.
Respond to emergencies to search for detainees, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious detainee, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control detainees.
Read, review and properly apply information found in detainee records, which is related to the detainees’ health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: property, escort/roving, central control, library, barbershop, armory, medical, utility, video monitoring, sally port, hospital, yard squad, court, visitation, mobile patrol, main control, housing unit, administration segregation and intake.
It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.