Between $47k and $71k Per Year Corrections Case Worker (NMCD #16912) New Mexico State Personnel Office

Occupation:

Mental Health Counselors

Location:

Los Lunas, NM - 87031

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

08/01/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico State Personnel Office

Web Site:

www.spo.state.nm.us

Expires:

08/16/2026 Job #: 166033 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Why does the job exist? This position will determine proper classification of inmates, determine placement into eligible programming and inmate release preparation. How does it get done?

Determine:

• Classification of inmates
• Placement into eligible programming
• Inmate release Who are the customers? The New Mexico Corrections Facilities Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Ideal Candidate Experience in the following:
• Assisting interdisciplinary teams in the evaluation of offenders
• Participating in follow-up services and providing monitoring of offenders
• Inmate Classification process
• The reentry process
• Application of Good Time Laws
• Monitoring activities using a tracking system Minimum Qualification Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Guidance and Counseling, Penology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies/Services, Criminology, or related field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or experience in a correctional setting, records management, file auditing, case management, law enforcement, counseling, social work, government assistance programs, rehabilitative environment, working on health or social service-related matters, behavioral health, policy and/or statutory compliance totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education. Employment Requirements This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Darlene Gomez-Valdez (505) 383-3391, Darlene.gomez-valdez@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 covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.... Visit the Employer site for more details