Detention Officer

Salary : $40,141.92 Annually
Location : Deming, NM
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 20260909
Department: Detention Center
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


Description

Summary: Under direction of the Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant, performs a variety of work as assigned in a wide range of areas focused on supervision of detainees. Responsible for the supervision of detainees within his/her assigned areas; maintains order and security through fair and impartial application of the Luna County Detention Center policies and procedures and accepted security and supervisory practices; and maintain the highest level of security possible while ensuring safe and humane treatment of all detainees including protection of their rights within the facility.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Communicates effectively with a varied population of offenders, including individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. This may include persons for whom English is not a primary language, persons with developmental and learning disorders, or individuals with a wide variety of psychiatric and physical disorders.


Provides supervision of offenders within the housing areas of the jail. This will include direct supervision during meal service, security checks, medication distribution, and random or scheduled housing and cell searches.


Responsible for the general detainee's behavior in areas assigned as their duty station, and directly supervises and escorts detainees within the secured perimeter of the jail as assigned.


Patrols and maintains security of designated areas of the facility and controls traffic to and from specific areas; conducts physical searches of detainees to protect the safety of all detention center personnel, detainees, and visitors; and conducts physical searches and inspections of cells.


Monitors detainee's well-being; summons medical aid; communicates with medical staff; and assists the medical staff according to the medical directives.


Releases detainees and their property according to established procedures, bail, court order or as otherwise ordered by appropriate authorities.


Assigns and directs work on detainee.


Efficiently and accurately completes detention center paperwork including, but not limited to booking, release records, reports, logs, requests, memos, and rosters.


Accesses information from computer system in response for information requests from other law enforcement and court agencies.


Appropriately responds to emergencies in the jail, which may include the following: Detainee assaults, fires, riots, detainee disturbances, explosions, natural disasters, and hostage situations, etc. Immediately and appropriately responds to control these circumstances. This may include the use of appropriate levels of force through physical management of combative, violent, hostile, and assaultive offenders.


Accurately operates a variety of equipment including computers, printers, FAX, fingerprint machines, physical restraint devices, radios, fire extinguishers, intercom systems, and telephone.


Works a variety of rotating shifts, as well as rotation of positions, and may perform other duties as assigned or required.
ACADEMY CADET:
Under close supervision of the Detention Center Academy Training Sergeant, and assigned training/instructional staff, cadets will undergo an intensive training academy that involves classroom instruction and rigorous physical training. Cadets will learn to provide for the safety, security and welfare of detainees, fellow officers, staff and the public in a building/section on a variety of jail post. After successful completion of the academy and on the job (FTO) training, the Detention Officer will directly supervise detainees and is engaged on all functions related to their welfare, safety and security of the housing unit to which assigned.


Physical Agility Standards:


1-Mile run 15:00 minutes
300-Meter run -75 Seconds
Push Ups-18 minimum (1-minute time limit)
Male- 18 minimum, but should give maximum effort
Female- 18 minimum (may switch to a modified pushup after pushup #5)
Sit-ups- 20 minimum, but should give maximum effort (1-minute time limit)


Cadets that fail to meet the minimum requirements of any part of the assessment will be given one additional opportunity to successfully pass.
The minimum physical agility standards will remain the same, however each cadet will be expected to show improvement each week.



Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required. Must have a valid driver's license with no restrictions. All qualified applicants will be required to pass written test, oral interview, and background investigation. Post-offer of employment tests included medical exam, and drug screen.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

Health Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision


Supplemental:
Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Account, AFLAC, Long/Short Term Disability.

Fringe Benefits:
Retirement Plan, Holiday Leave, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program.


To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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I have read the above Position Specifications. I understand the demands and expectations of the position described and to the best of my knowledge

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Have you ever worked for Luna County before?

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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Do you have a valid driver's license with no restricions?

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