New Mexico Corrections Department - Probation and Parole. If I am paroled or transferred to the custody of another State, I will abide by the rules in effect in that State, as well as the parole conditions imposed by the New Mexico Adult Parole Board. Region III has four contracted and one state-run Community Correction Program, three.
SCREENING AND SELECTION PROCESS
The screening and selection process for the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Corrections Officer position is a comprehensive and deliberate set of requirements to ensure the highest character and commitment for the MDC Security Team. The screening and selection requirements described below must be completed to be eligible for hire and selection into a Corrections Officer Training Academy.
The screening and selection process for the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Corrections Officer position is a comprehensive and deliberate set of requirements to ensure the highest character and commitment for the MDC Security Team. The screening and selection requirements described below must be completed to be eligible for hire and selection into a Corrections Officer Training Academy.
Carefully read and follow the instructions below for completing the screening and application requirements. At any point in the process, for questions and/or clarification please contact the MDC Recruitment Team at (505) 839-8999 or [email protected]. For more information about Corrections Officer careers at MDC visit the MDC website.
Step 1: Job Interest Form
To begin the selection process, complete and submit an online Job Interest Form available at this line. CLICK HERE:http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8aiiyqehmc4v0h1/start to begin
The MDC Recruitment Team will review Job Interest Form submissions daily and will contact interested individuals within two (2) business days to discuss details for possible next steps of the screening and selection process.
To begin the selection process, complete and submit an online Job Interest Form available at this line. CLICK HERE:http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8aiiyqehmc4v0h1/start to begin
The MDC Recruitment Team will review Job Interest Form submissions daily and will contact interested individuals within two (2) business days to discuss details for possible next steps of the screening and selection process.
Step 2: WorkKeys Assessments and Application Submission
The MDC Recruitment Team will contact the interested applicant to arrange completion of the required WorkKeys Assessments and the standard Bernalillo County Online Employment Application.
The MDC Recruitment Team will contact the interested applicant to arrange completion of the required WorkKeys Assessments and the standard Bernalillo County Online Employment Application.
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The MDC Corrections Officer position requires the following WorkKeys assessments and qualifying scores:
Minimum Score |
3 |
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Bernalillo County is operating a WorkKeys assessment center with trained proctors that will assist individuals with setting up an account, completing the assessments and updating qualifying score certificates to the standard Bernalillo County Online Employment Application. A member of the MDC Recruitment Team will provide select applicants with details for scheduling and completing the WorkKeys assessments and the employment application at the County testing facility.
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Please note: If you already have qualifying WorkKeys scores for the above listed assessments, please contact the MDC Recruitment Team (505) 838-8999 or [email protected].
STEP 3: Background/Reference Check and Employment Interview
Upon review of your submitted employment application with attached qualifying WorkKeys assessment scores, the MDC Recruitment Team may contact you to schedule an Employment Interview and provide details for completing a Personal Information Questionnaire to inform and authorize a complete background and reference check by MDC personnel.
Upon review of your submitted employment application with attached qualifying WorkKeys assessment scores, the MDC Recruitment Team may contact you to schedule an Employment Interview and provide details for completing a Personal Information Questionnaire to inform and authorize a complete background and reference check by MDC personnel.
Step 4: Psychological Evaluation, Drug Test and Physical Exam
Applicants successfully completing the background and interview requirements will then be scheduled to attend a written and oral psychological examination. Individuals passing the psychological screening will be notified to complete a drug screen and physical.
Applicants successfully completing the background and interview requirements will then be scheduled to attend a written and oral psychological examination. Individuals passing the psychological screening will be notified to complete a drug screen and physical.
Step 5: Employment Offer, Hire and Training Academy
Successful applicants completing all of the requirements described above may be notified by Bernalillo County of an official offer of employment. If accepted, the applicant will be hired as a County employee and scheduled into the next available Cadet Training Academy. Upon completion of the 12 week training program, graduating cadets will received post orders and begin service for Bernalillo County Corrections.
Successful applicants completing all of the requirements described above may be notified by Bernalillo County of an official offer of employment. If accepted, the applicant will be hired as a County employee and scheduled into the next available Cadet Training Academy. Upon completion of the 12 week training program, graduating cadets will received post orders and begin service for Bernalillo County Corrections.
- Employee must meet the minimum vision and hearing standards as identified in the medical screening form for Correction Officers. The average hearing level (HL) at the test frequencies 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz will not exceed 25 dB in either ear,aided or unaided and no single hearing level will exceed 30 dB at any of these test frequencies in either ear, aided or unaided. Hearing loss at 3000 Hz will not exceed 40 dB HL in either ear aided or unaided.
- Vision acuity may not be worse than 20/30 (corrected) or 20/200 (uncorrected) in either eye and must pass vision screening for Correction Officers.
- Employee must comply with Bernalillo County safety guidelines.
- Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
- Employee must pass the physical agility test and maintain a fitness for duty status by testing yearly.
- Successful completion of the Corrections Department probationary period and MDC Training Academy.
Working Conditions
- Shift work is required.
- The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
- Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
- Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
- Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
- Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
- Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
- Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
- Worker may perform duties with or without directions from a supervisor.
- Worker may perform duties alone, or as part of a select team.
- Work hazards include high stress level of job, operation of a vehicle.
- Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, pager and two-way radio.
- Utilizes security equipment, restraint equipment, and mace as necessary, and weapons based on assignment.
- Utilizes first aid equipment, oxygen, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on an as needed basis
- Operates a county vehicle as assigned.
- Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.