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CoreCivic
Detention Officer (All Levels / All Shifts )- Hiring Event
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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$55,176 / year median in New Mexico
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Detention Officer (All Levels / All Shifts )- Hiring Event 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Albuquerque, NM 87106 $27.27 an hour - Full-time CoreCivic 2,997 reviews $27.27 an hour - Full-time This job is performed at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, NM. $27.27 per hour •All Detention Officers hired between June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026 Offering Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000•Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week. 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 Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Detention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift. Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility. Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.