DWI Detention Officer
Location: Farmington New Mexico
Description: San Juan County, NM is currently seeking to employ DWI Detention Officer right now, this career will be placed in New Mexico. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. San Juan County is seeking a dedicated individual to guard offenders in the DWI Detention Facility. This position provides for the needs of DWI offenders during detention. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION. TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE SEE APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Essential Job Functions:
The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; monitors classes and conducts work release checks.
- Monitors cameras and security system; inspect locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; inspects fire extinguishers.
- Books inmates and processes release papers; maintains population count.
- Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles.
- Guards and directs inmates during work assignments.
- Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of prisoners; reports observations to superior.
- Escorts inmates to and from visiting room, medical office, and religious services.
- Guards entrance of facility to screen visitors.
- Prepares written reports concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries.
- Ensures that proper departmental procedures regarding correspondence between the public and inmates is maintained.
- Serves inmate meals in accordance with established procedures; ensures that proper counting is maintained of all utensils, cups and trays.
- Searches inmate property for contraband including alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and nuisance contraband as prescribed by departmental policy.
- Distributes mail for inmates which includes checking for contraband.
- Requests physical examinations and forwards specific requests for medical assistance to the nurse; escorts inmates to the nurses office and provides security for the nurse; hands out prescribed medication.
- Verifies and writes receipts on commissary purchases; ensures that the Commissary Officer distributes purchases to the proper inmates.
- Interviews family members who request contact visits; determines whether the visits are allowed.
- Supervises the visitation of attorneys, family members, bondsmen and others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and State standards for detention facilities.
- Knowledge of the New Mexico criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures.
- Skill in communicating with inmates and mediating difficult situations.
- Skill in following orders and exercising good judgment in potentially dangerous situations.
- Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Skill in responding with tact and composure when dealing with individuals in a stressful situation.
- Skill in assessing and identifying drug influence, behavior and usage.
- Skill in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer and standard business software.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
- Must complete the mandatory Officer certification process within six (6) months of employment.
- State of New Mexico Driver's license.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Working conditions are typical detention facility settings; involves the potential for high stress levels and exposure to hostile situations; some non-standard work hours are required.
- Equipment utilized includes computerized and conventional office equipment.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to San Juan County, NM.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:07:08 GMT