Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

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NM
11 hours ago

NM
11 hours ago

Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....

Correctional Officer Specialist - Maintenance (NMCD #16571)

Clayton, NM
14 hours ago

Clayton, NM
14 hours ago

Successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one (1) year of hire is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License....

Correctional Officer Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD #15913)

Grants, NM
14 hours ago

Grants, NM
14 hours ago

Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits....

Correctional Officer Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD #16518)

Las Cruces, NM
14 hours ago

Las Cruces, NM
14 hours ago

Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits....

Correctional Officer (Instructor)

Artesia, NM
15 hours ago

Artesia, NM
15 hours ago

performing the following duties: 1) performing as a law enforcement officer or as a correctional officer in a detention or similar facility; 2) providing law enforcement instruction or corrections...

Detention Officer

Bernalillo, NM
3 days ago

Bernalillo, NM
3 days ago

Other Requirements 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...

Detention Officer

Deming, NM
4 days ago

Deming, NM
4 days ago

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

Correctional Officer Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD #15891+)

Los Lunas, NM
6 days ago

Los Lunas, NM
6 days ago

Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits....

Correctional Officer Lieutenant (NMCD #17588)

Las Cruces, NM
12 days ago

Las Cruces, NM
12 days ago

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...

Correctional Officer Specialist Electrician (NMCD #17760)

Las Cruces, NM
12 days ago

Las Cruces, NM
12 days ago

of inmate work crews within an adult correctional facility Who are the customers?...

Correctional Officer (Transport)

Mescalero, NM
16 days ago

Mescalero, NM
16 days ago

NOTE: If you have previous law enforcement (LE) Federal experience, you must enter the number of MONTHS when you respond to the questionnaire....

Detention Officer- Torrance County

NM
30+ days ago

NM
30+ days ago

May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order....

Detention Officer - Cibola

NM
30+ days ago

NM
30+ days ago

May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order....

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD, Santa Fe/PNM #17209+)

Santa Fe, NM
60+ days ago

Santa Fe, NM
60+ days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD, Roswell #34738+)

Hagerman, NM
60+ days ago

Hagerman, NM
60+ days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in New Mexico

Local

National

Total Population

2,115,093

Number of Businesses

43,399

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in New Mexico offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%

High School or GED

26.5%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.9%

Master's Degree

7.9%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

1.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in New Mexico

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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