Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

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Senior Detention Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Estancia, NM
  • 18 hours ago
  • Estancia, NM
  • 18 hours ago

$27.27 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a...

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Detention Officer

  • County of Luna
  • Deming, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Deming, NM
  • 3 days ago

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

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Correctional Officer Lieutenant (NMCD #16926)

  • New Mexico Corrections Department
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 7 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...

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Correctional Officer Specialist Maintenance (NMCD #10100820)

  • New Mexico Corrections Department
  • Springer, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Springer, NM
  • 7 days 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....

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Detention Officer - Starting Pay: $24.95 -$27.54 Per Hour

  • Eddy County, New Mexico
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 12 days ago

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Supervise and monitor behavior of residents, coordinate and cooperate with law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as necessary....

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Correctional Officer Sergeant (NMCD #16050+)

  • New Mexico Corrections Department
  • Grants, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Grants, NM
  • 13 days ago

Qualification High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military experience....

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Detention Officer

  • Sandoval County
  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 17 days ago
  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 17 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...

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Detention Officer

  • Otero County Processing Center
  • Chaparral, NM
  • 17 days ago
  • Chaparral, NM
  • 17 days ago

New Mexico Corrections Department Corrections Officer certification preferred....

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Detention Officer

  • Grant, County of (NM)
  • Silver City, NM
  • 21 days ago
  • Silver City, NM
  • 21 days ago

Pass a Defensive Tactics course within one year of hire. Understand and apply the appropriate use of force as well as, learn and use restraint techniques....

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DWI Detention Officer

  • County of San Juan (NM)
  • Farmington, NM
  • 22 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 22 days ago

access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures within a correctional...

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Detention Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Milan, NM
  • 28 days ago
  • Milan, NM
  • 28 days ago

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

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Adult Detention Officer

  • County of San Juan (NM)
  • Aztec, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aztec, NM
  • 30+ days ago

access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures within a correctional...

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Detention Officer - Torrance

  • Core Civic
  • Estancia, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Estancia, NM
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Detention Officer (Hiring List Only)

  • City of Hobbs, NM
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 45+ days ago

To operate the City Detention Facility and to perform a variety of routine and specialized public safety work in the care and custody of prisoners. Also, to perform record keeping and technical...

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

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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
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

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%


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