Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Clovis, New Mexico

Between $17.70 and $26.55 Per Hour Position range in Eastern Region $19.14

• $25.45 Per hour Detention Officer
• Part Time Curry County, NM

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

Clovis, NM

• 88101

Job Type:

Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)

Posted:

08/26/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Curry County, NM

Web Site:

www.currycountynm.gov Job #: 3776788 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Age 18 and up Schedule Part Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Part-Time position, 19.75 hours or less, no benefits offered. Responsible for maintaining inmate security in Curry County Adult Detention Center including enforcement of rules, preventing escapes, inmate and detainee escort; operates under direct supervision. Position requires working under stress. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate. Two (2) years applicable experience is desired but not required.
• One (1) year experience in detention work and supervision of inmates; knowledge of pertinent federal, state and county laws and policies. Education or experienced in interpersonal communications helpful but not required.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation. An academic exam may be administered.
• Able to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations requiring tact, understanding and good judgment; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; establish good working relationships with inmates and other staff members.
• Valid driver's license.
• A Detention Officer is an uncertified officer, with less than one (1) year of experience in detention work. Person must successfully pass forty (40) hours of accreditation course provided by Detention Center within the first year of employment.
• Must be able to understand, communicate, read and write in English.
• Bi-lingual is helpful, but not a requirement.
• Must successfully complete new hire physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large and small groups of people, and to diffuse stressful situations.
• Ability to travel, including traveling out of town and/or overnight.
• Computer literacy required, especially with knowledge of word processing, business-related and record keeping programs.
• Ability to perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions.
• No history of felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, violence, illegal drug distribution or dishonesty.

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