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Correctional Officer - Night Shift

New Mexico Department of Corrections
Albuquerque
Estimated Salary
USD 42.000 – USD 52.000
Live Update
15 September 2026
Deadline
15 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join New Mexico's premier public safety agency as a Correctional Officer on our night shift team. Protect and rehabilitate inmates while maintaining secure facility operations during overnight hours. We offer comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility regulations during overnight hours
  • Conduct regular security checks and headcounts to maintain order
  • Respond to emergencies, medical incidents, and behavioral crises
  • Document incidents and maintain detailed shift reports
  • Operate security systems and control room equipment
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and medical teams
  • Implement rehabilitation programs during off-hours

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening
  • Basic computer literacy and report-writing skills
  • Physical fitness for restraining and emergency response
  • Ability to work independently during night shifts
  • Preferred: 1 year security or military experience
  • CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire

Required Skills

security protocols emergency response surveillance systems restraint techniques report writing crisis intervention overnight operations

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