$35.24

Per Hour

Position range in Eastern Region $24.61 - $34.77 Per hour

DETENTION SERGEANT - STARTING SALARY

$35.24 PER HOUR

Eddy County, NM

Occupation:

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Location:

Carlsbad, NM - 88220

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Eddy County, NM

Web Site:

www.co.eddy.nm.us

Job #: 3823088

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Employees will be responsible for planning and performing a wide range of duties including the supervision of assigned shift personnel, ensuring the proper transmission of communication between shifts in addition to communications between officers and supervisors on duty. Successful candidates will review shift assignments, assist in briefing personnel, inspect and review subordinates, and will initiate recommendations and/or make requests for disciplinary actions following the chain of command. Successful candidates must competently work in all areas and units, including booking, and be proficient in reviewing intake and release paperwork, and will be responsible for inspecting officers' appearances and equipment. Employees must be knowledgeable of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines and must be knowledgeable of laws and regulations pertaining to prisoners and their rights. Must have knowledge of the Morpho software. Review and approve timesheet via the Kronos application, Employee will work under minimal supervision and will be subject to call out as needed. Employees may be required to work irregular hours, report for duty 15 minutes before and after shift for briefing purposes, attend job related meetings, and perform all other duties as assigned.