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Correctional Officer Lieutenant; NMCD
Job in
Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, 88001, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
New Mexico Corrections Department
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Security
Government Security, Government Agency -
Government
Government Security, Government Agency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
$26.57 - $39.86 hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 annually
This position is a pay band c7
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 & year) and details of work experience/job duties
* Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $32.95 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide safety, security, and orderly operations within an adult correctional facility, to include supervision of staff and inmates.
How does it get done?
* provide oversight and direction to security staff during institutional shift hours
* provide safety, security and orderly operations
* enforce post orders and policies
* completing reports in a timely manner
* provide direction through use of good judgment, professionalism and attention to duty
Who are the customers?
* new mexico corrections department (nmcd) staff
* public and private partners
* community members
Ideal candidate
Experience in the following:
* supervision
* working as a correctional officer sergeant
* working within an adult correctional facility
* writing and compiling reports
* handling rapidly changing situations
Minimum qualification
High school education or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in an adult correctional setting, law enforcement, and/or military, of which two (2) years must have been as a supervisor in law enforcement and/or military or as a sergeant or above in a correctional setting.
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. In addition, candidates must pass pre-employment academy screening. 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: ernestine munez, , ernestine.munez.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.
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