Metro Transport Officer - Metropolitan Detention Center

Metro Transport Officer - Metropolitan Detention Center

Metro Transport Officer will provide a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and the public, under direct supervision in accordance with the American Correctional Association Standards (ACA). Enforce laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention and corrections.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Assist arresting officer with residents; receive store and release residents' property and maintain receipt records.
• Coordinate arrangements for resident's court appearances.
• Maintain order by applying use of force continuum and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances, or indication of potential disorder to superiors.
• Patrol designated areas of Metropolitan Court and the inmate holding unit; control traffic to and from assigned areas; maintain security and inspect facilities to ensure the safety and security of residents; take periodic resident counts in all detention levels, work details and other resident-holding areas; account for residents outside cell areas.
• Administer emergency first aid if necessary; refer residents to the medical and psychiatric service unit and / or counselors.
• Participate in fire and safety evacuation drills and related emergency situations.
• Maintain logs and write reports as required by supervisor.
• Abiding by the Department Code of Ethics.
• Apply of mechanical restraints such as cuffs and leg irons.
• Supervise and escort inmates to court hearings.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED. The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following : successful completion of the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation, compliance with the safety guidelines of the County, and possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.