State of New Mexico Hiring for Classification Officer at Grants, NM Full Time

Salary

$18.15 – $29.04 Hourly

$37,752 – $60,403 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Why does the job exist?

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

This position will determine proper classification of inmates, determine placement into eligible programming and inmate release preparation.

How does it get done?

Determine:

• Classification of inmates
• Placement into eligible programming
• Inmate release

Who are the customers?

The New Mexico Corrections Facilities

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:

• Assisting interdisciplinary teams in the evaluation of offenders
• Participating in follow-up services and providing monitoring of offenders
• Inmate Classification process
• The reentry process
• Application of Good Time Laws
• Monitoring activities using a tracking system

Minimum Qualification

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Guidance and Counseling, Penology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies/Services, Criminology, or related field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and experience in a related field and/or experience in a correctional setting, records management, file auditing, case management, law enforcement, counseling, social work, government assistance programs, rehabilitative environment, working on health or social service-related matters, behavioral health, policy and/or statutory compliance totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education Experience

1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience

2 Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s, Master’s) AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Statutory Requirements:
Assignment as a Probation Parole Officer at NMCD must adhere to the following:

• At the time of their appointment, must be citizens of the United States.
• At the time of their appointment, have reached the age of majority.
• Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this or any other state or in the federal courts.
• Subject to a drug test as a condition of employment and on-going random drug testing as a condition of assignment to a safety sensitive position.
• Maintenance of skills in self-defense, handcuffing, baton, and chemical agents and annual re-certification.

Working Conditions

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated August 12, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

In addition, employees working in State correctional facilities who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to inmates are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Athena Dunning (505) 876-8225, or email [email protected] Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.