Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

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Detention Officer - Starting Pay: $23.75-$26.21 Per Hour Doe

Carlsbad, NM
1 day ago

Carlsbad, NM
1 day ago

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Supervise and monitor behavior of residents, coordinate and cooperate with law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as necessary....

Detention Officer

Roswell, NM
8 days ago

Roswell, NM
8 days ago

Coordinating and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as necessary. Overseeing inmate workers. Assisting in processing money and documents and assists in bonding....

Correctional Officer Lieutenant (NMCD #10100833)

Springer, NM
8 days ago

Springer, NM
8 days ago

an adult correctional setting, law enforcement, and/or military, of which two (2) years must have been as a supervisor in law enforcement and/or military or as a Sergeant or above in a correctional...

Correctional Officer Specialist Locksmith (NMCD/PNM #16570)

Santa Fe, NM
8 days ago

Santa Fe, NM
8 days ago

Successful completion of the New Mexico Corrections Academy within one (1) year of hire is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License....

Correctional Officer Sergeant (NMCD #10111496)

Clayton, NM
8 days ago

Clayton, NM
8 days ago

Qualification High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military experience....

Correctional Deputy Warden (NMCD #17517)

Santa Rosa, NM
8 days ago

Santa Rosa, NM
8 days ago

Experience in the areas of social work, guidance, and counseling and/or law enforcement may substitute for up to four (4) years of required experience in corrections....

Correctional Officer Sergeant (NMCD #10100839, #17657)

Springer, NM
8 days ago

Springer, NM
8 days ago

Qualification High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military experience....

Senior Detention Officer

Estancia, NM
13 days ago

Estancia, NM
13 days ago

$27.27 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior...

Detention Officer

Milan, NM
15 days ago

Milan, NM
15 days ago

Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....

Juvenile Correction Officer I (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #33001+)

Albuquerque, NM
17 days ago

Albuquerque, NM
17 days ago

Juvenile Correction Officer I (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #33001+) AgencyChildren, Youth & Families Dpt Posting End Date04/18/2025 Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening Job ID152279 Location Albuquerque Full/Part...

Juvenile Corrections Officer II (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #33524+)

Albuquerque, NM
17 days ago

Albuquerque, NM
17 days ago

Juvenile Corrections Officer II (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #33524+) AgencyChildren, Youth & Families Dpt Posting End Date04/18/2025 Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening Job ID152284 Location Albuquerque Full/...

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD/Roswell #34738+)

Hagerman, NM
17 days ago

Hagerman, NM
17 days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD/Springer #10100889+)

Springer, NM
17 days ago

Springer, NM
17 days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD/Las Cruces #17634+)

Las Cruces, NM
17 days ago

Las Cruces, NM
17 days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD/Santa Fe, PNM #17209+)

Santa Fe, NM
17 days ago

Santa Fe, NM
17 days ago

This is a trainee position that involves the completion of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Training Academy and field training....

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Total Population

2,115,093

Number of Businesses

43,399

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in New Mexico offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%

High School or GED

26.7%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

7.8%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

1.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in New Mexico

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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