Correction Officer Jobs in New Mexico

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Correctional Officer Captain (NMCD/PNM #17191)

Santa Fe, NM
5 hours ago

Santa Fe, NM
5 hours ago

an adult correctional setting, law enforcement and/or military, of which two (2) years must have been as a Correctional Officer Lieutenant....

Correctional Officer Sergeant (NMCD #16323)

Santa Rosa, NM
5 hours ago

Santa Rosa, NM
5 hours ago

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

Correctional Officer Sergeant (NMCD/PNM #16110)

Santa Fe, NM
5 hours ago

Santa Fe, NM
5 hours ago

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

Cadet/Non-Certified Correctional Officer

Hobbs, NM
2 days ago

Hobbs, NM
2 days ago

Performing correctional duties for any shift as defined by management. Performing other duties as assigned....

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

Carlsbad, NM
3 days ago

Carlsbad, NM
3 days ago

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

Correctional Officer Specialist Locksmith (NMCD/PNM #16570)

Santa Fe, NM
6 days ago

Santa Fe, NM
6 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 Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD #54873)

Grants, NM
6 days ago

Grants, NM
6 days ago

Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits....

Correctional Officer Specialist Plumber (NMCD #39091)

Las Cruces, NM
10 days ago

Las Cruces, NM
10 days ago

Install, repair and maintain various types of plumbing systems Supervise inmate work crews within an adult correctional facility Who are the customers?...

Correctional Officer Specialist Mechanic (NMCD #16970)

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

This position works within a specific operation and maintenance specialty, in addition to working as a Correctional Officer....

Correctional Officer Specialist-Corrections Industries (NMCD #15892)

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

Corrections Industries provides the offender population the ability to program through learning valuable working skills and traits....

Correctional Officer Lieutenant (NMCD #17193+)

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

Los Lunas, NM
12 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 Sergeant (NMCD #16927+)

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

Los Lunas, NM
12 days ago

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

Detention Officer

Hobbs, NM
14 days ago

Hobbs, NM
14 days ago

To operate the City Detention Facility and to perform a variety of routine and specialized public safety work in the care and custody of prisoners....

Adult Detention Cadet/ Adult Detention Officer I

Taos, NM
15 days ago

Taos, NM
15 days ago

; law enforcement; principles, methods and techniques of effective supervision; legal environment associated with law enforcement; local, state and federal laws and regulations; criminal codes and jail...

Senior Detention Officer

Milan, NM
16 days ago

Milan, NM
16 days ago

$26.68 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...

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Total Population

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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

26.6%

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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