Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD, Las Cruces #17634+)

State of New Mexico

Education
Benefits
Qualifications

Salary

$16.54 - $23.16 Hourly

$34,408 - $48,171 Annually

This position is a Pay Band CA

Posting Details

THIS JOB POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training. The Cadet will attend, participate in, and successfully complete the NMCD Training Academy within 12 months of hire.

The minimum starting salary is $20.00.

Employment is subject to passing pre-employment screening that may include background investigation, agility testing, and psychological testing.

Minimum Qualification

High School Education or equivalent.

Employment Requirements

Successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one (1) year of hire is required. Must possess and maintain a valid 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 or aptitude examination the department may require. Employment is subject to passing all aspects of the screening process including: background investigations & psychological evaluation. Any offers of employment are conditional pending these 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 (575) 305-5267, or email: Ernestine.Munez@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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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