{"id":3991591,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nm-counties-captain-detention-center","title":"Captain- Detention Center","company":{"id":2001029,"name":"NM Counties","domain":"nmcounties.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/nmcounties","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":70387,"max":114816,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":114816},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T23:37:06Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T05:55:11Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"NOTICE TO APPLICANT\nApplications must be submitted by 11:59 PM MST the day before the posted End Date.You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.\nOnly the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.\nJob Description\nPURPOSE SUMMARY. Serves as a command-level position responsible for the administration, coordination, and oversight of detention center operations. This position provides leadership and direction to supervisory personnel, ensures effective facility operations and inmate management practices, oversees compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operational strategies. The Captain may be assigned responsibility for specialized areas of detention operations and ensures the delivery of safe, secure, and professional detention services.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES.\nThis is a safety-sensitive position.\n1. Detention Center Administration and Leadership\nDirect and oversee assigned detention center operations, programs, and services to ensure safe, secure, effective, and professional service delivery.\nAssist in developing and implementing operational goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and long-range plans.\nProvide leadership and direction to Lieutenants, Sergeants, and other assigned personnel.\nDirect, assign, and evaluate subordinate supervisors and staff; address performance deficiencies and recommend or implement corrective or disciplinary action in accordance with County policy and delegated authority.\nEvaluate staffing, work processes, operational practices, and resource needs; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, security, and service delivery.\nCoordinate staffing plans, schedules, assignments, and operational coverage.\nReview complaints, grievances, use-of-force incidents, disciplinary matters, and significant operational events; conduct or coordinate investigations in accordance with established procedures.\nDevelop, review, and maintain operational reports, records, correspondence, and other required documentation.\nParticipate in the development, administration, and monitoring of budgets, equipment, staffing, contracts, and other operational resources.\nEnsure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, County policies, detention center procedures, contracts, and accreditation standards.\nCommunicate and coordinate with County officials, law enforcement and justice partners, courts, service providers, contractors, and other stakeholders.\nRepresent the Detention Center at meetings, committees, working groups, and other official functions.\nMonitor detention center operations and performance; identify deficiencies, risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.\n2. Facility Operations and Security\nDirect and oversee assigned facility operations, security functions, inmate supervision, and related detention services through subordinate supervisors.\nMonitor facility security, staffing levels, housing operations, inmate movement, and operational practices to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.\nConduct or direct inspections of housing units, facilities, equipment, and operational areas.\nEnsure compliance with post orders, operational directives, emergency procedures, and security protocols.\nRespond to operational issues, inmate concerns, emergencies, and critical incidents; assess conditions and direct or coordinate appropriate responses.\nAssume or participate in command functions during critical incidents and other emergency situations.\nOversee inmate intake, processing, classification, movement, and related functions as assigned.\nReview operational reports and documentation to identify trends, deficiencies, and corrective actions.\nCoordinate with internal departments, law enforcement agencies, courts, healthcare providers, contractors, and other external partners as necessary to support detention operations.\nEnsure continuity of safe and secure facility operations during staffing shortages, emergencies, and other unusual circumstances.\nIf Assigned To: Compliance\nDirect and coordinate detention center compliance, accreditation, licensing, and regulatory programs as assigned.\nCoordinate accreditation, licensing, inspections, audits, surveys, and corrective-action processes.\nMonitor compliance with applicable detention standards, regulations, contracts, and accreditation requirements.\nMaintain required compliance documentation, reports, records, and supporting materials.\nIdentify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate personnel.\nServe as PREA Coordinator when assigned and perform related responsibilities in accordance with applicable requirements.\nIf Assigned To: Operations\nDirect and oversee assigned detention center operational functions and programs.\nMonitor staffing, schedules, assignments, and facility coverage.\nEvaluate operational practices and recommend improvements to enhance safety, security, efficiency, and service delivery.\nConduct or direct operational inspections and reviews.\nReview operational reports, trends, and performance data and address identified deficiencies.\nCoordinate resolution of operational issues and implementation of approved policies and procedures.\nIf Assigned To: Support\nDirect and oversee assigned administrative, support, contractual, and service functions.\nMonitor the performance and effectiveness of assigned programs, services, contracts, and resources.\nCoordinate with internal departments, contractors, healthcare providers, and other service providers.\nMonitor procurement, expenditures, contracts, equipment, and other assigned resources.\nEvaluate operational needs and recommend staffing, equipment, services, or resource changes.\nReview performance data and reports and recommend improvements to assigned support functions.\nADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS.\nA. Education. High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in public administration, law enforcement, criminal justice, counseling, psychology or related field is preferred.\nB. Experience. Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a detention facility, correctional institute, or similar type program that dealt with the adjudication and incarceration of individuals in a confined and controlled environment; including five (5) years of supervisory experience at a Lieutenant or Shift Supervisor level in a detention facility, correctional institute, or similar type program as defined above.\nC. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy. No substitution for supervisory experience. No substitution for required education.\nD. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. CPR, and First Aid certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Controlled F.O.R.C.E, and Firearms certifications are preferred. Successful completion of CIT 2 and CPI training within six (6) months of hire.\nE. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must undergo and pass pre-employment background and driving record check; NCIC check, credibility/deception assessment, psychological exam, and medical/drug screening. Employees promoted internally must have successfully completed the Detention Center academy prior to appointment. External hires are required to attend and successfully complete the seven-week academy.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:\nKnowledge of:\nDetention center administration, operations, security practices, and inmate management principles.\nApplicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements governing detention operations.\nPrinciples and practices of organizational leadership, personnel management, performance management, and employee development.\nFacility security, safety, emergency management, inspections, and risk management practices.\nCompliance, accreditation, licensing, auditing, and corrective action processes.\nPolicy development, implementation, evaluation, and operational planning.\nDetention programs, services, systems, and support functions.\nSkill in:\nLeading and directing supervisory and operational personnel in a complex detention environment.\nPlanning, coordinating, and evaluating facility operations, programs, staffing, and resources.\nInterpreting and applying laws, regulations, standards, policies, and operational requirements.\nEvaluating operational effectiveness, identifying deficiencies, and implementing or recommending improvements.\nConducting inspections, investigations, compliance reviews, and evaluations of significant operational events.\nDeveloping, reviewing, implementing, and communicating policies, procedures, and operational standards.\nPreparing and reviewing operational reports, compliance documentation, correspondence, and records.\nCommunicating effectively with employees, command staff, public officials, regulatory representatives, and community members.\nAbility to:\nProvide effective command-level leadership and direction while maintaining safe, secure, and professional detention operations.\nMake sound, timely, and objective decisions involving complex operational, personnel, security, and compliance matters.\nAnalyze operational and compliance information and develop appropriate recommendations and corrective actions.\nPlan and implement organizational goals, programs, policies, and operational strategies.\nEnsure accountability and compliance with applicable laws, standards, policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.\nManage multiple priorities, resources, and competing operational demands in a complex environment.\nRespond effectively to emergencies, critical incidents, operational disruptions, and sensitive matters.\nBuild effective working relationships and communicate professionally with employees, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the community.\nExercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, or high-risk matters.\nCompensation Range\n$70,387.20 - $114,816.00Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.\nDoña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. 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