Correctional Officer Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD#10100828)

$22.56 - $31.58 Hourly

$46,923 - $65,692 Annually

This position is a Pay Band CC

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $25.79 per hour.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to provide oversight and guidance in order to maintain the operations of Corrections Industries Program Activities. Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits. This position will provide oversight and guidance to offender work crews while in the community and maintain work schedules, warehouse inventory and job assignments.

How does it get done?

* Organize and implement programs.
* Oversee and train workers in warehouse management, landscaping, construction, and any new jobs CI is tasked with.
* Train work crews to be proficient, professional, and respectful.
* Work with various state agencies while in the community

Who are the customers?

* New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) staff
* Public and private partners
* Community members

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:

* Some computer skill
* Inventory/warehouse management
* Organization
* Distribution
* Landscaping and construction
* Problem Solving

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalency and one (1) year of experience as related to the essential duties of the
position.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND # of months or years of experience specified in the minimum qualification 2 Associate's Degree AND Zero years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

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. Successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one (1) year of hire 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.

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Agency Contact Information: Noemy Ponce (505) 437-8785, or email: Noemy.Ponce@cd.nm.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.