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CITY OF ARTESIA
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted Date: 02/25/08 Posting No: 02-08-008 Closing
Date: On Going
PURPOSE: To establish an eligibility list for
current and future openings for
Detention Officer
PAY SCALE: CA14 Min
Mid Max
$2,037
$2,547 $3,056
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess all of the skills and
abilities listed under this section on the job description to be considered for
this position.
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High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
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Must be at least 21 years old.
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Favorable background and criminal history
investigation.
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Must be of good moral character.
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No felony convictions.
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Must possess and maintain a valid Class D
driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory
driving record (No Driving While Intoxicated convictions for previous seven
years).
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Applicant must pass a rigid background
check. (Applicant cannot have been convicted of any felonies; or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude).
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Applicant must pass a post-offer
pre-employment physical and psychological test prior to employment.
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Must live or relocate to within (15) miles
of thirteenth and Main within ninety (90) days of hire.
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Prior
detention officer experience preferred.
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Computer
experience preferred.
DUTIES: This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all
positions in the classification.
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Enters booking
information into system.
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Works from
training education, instructions, directions of supervisor, and overall
policy to receive and detain incarcerated persons.
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Processes
incoming prisoners by completing booking sheets, personal history, medical
screening, and other essential data to the proper care and incarceration of
the prisoner.
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Performs
fingerprinting and photographing of prisoners.
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Inspects
detention center and jail cells to insure cleanliness and orderliness.
Records any pertinent conditions during periodic patrols.
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Sees that new
prisoners receive clothing, and responds to additional personal needs in
accordance with policies.
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Prepares and
serves meals for inmates.
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Escorts
prisoners to and from court and other appearances.
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Escorts inmates
to various sections of facility as needed.
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Coordinates and
cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as
necessary.
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Assists in
processing various bills and documents and assists in bonding. Records all
monies and personal items for storage.
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Completed
appropriate documentation, and enters information into computer.
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Obtains
required signature from inmates for personal items.
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Deals with
verbal and physical abuse from inmates.
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Searches
inmates and their cells and restrains inmates when necessary.
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Performs a
variety of cleaning and maintenance work, including: sweeping, scrubbing
floors, sanitizing restroom facilities, and doing laundry.
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Employee must
perform all duties with minimal supervision.
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Employee will
be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and
perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES,
SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Possessing some or all of the skills and
abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive.
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Knowledge of
Detention Center operating rules, regulations, policies, procedures and
guidelines.
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Knowledge of
prisoner escort practices and techniques.
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Knowledge of
procedures and practices for posting bond.
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Knowledge of
general criminal justice identification techniques, including finger
printing and photography.
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Ability to
establish effective working relationships with department staff, and other
law enforcement agency staff and the public.
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Ability to
follow oral and written instructions, guidelines, and procedures.
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Ability to
understand a variety of rules, regulations and policies.
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Skill in
performing a variety of technical law enforcement activities including
finger printing.
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Skill in
checking a variety of forms and agreements to identify discrepancies and
errors.
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Ability to
follow directions and orders.
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Ability to communicate verbally and in
writing in English.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE IS
AS FOLLOWS:
- Apply by completing a
City of Artesia Job Application. Job Posting Applications may be picked up
from The NM Department of Labor or at
www.artesianm.com
- Ensure that the
application and any additional documents are delivered to the Department of
Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened
according to the above qualifications. Selection will be recommended by the
Interview panel to the Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the
consent of the governing body.
INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you are planning to apply
for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for this job,
please notify Human Resources Department at (575) 746-2122 ext. 1014.
The
City of Artesia provides the following benefits for this position:
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Paid Vacation
and Sick Leave
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Three (3)
miscellaneous leave days per year
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Nine (9) paid
holidays
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Term Life
Insurance
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City Disability
Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Choice of NM Public Employees
Retirement or City of Artesia Retirement Plan.
THE
CITY OF ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal
Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,
or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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