DETENTION LIEUTENANT - ANNUAL SALARY: $87,089.60

Eddy County, NM

$87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in correctional facility operations or law enforcement
  • Strong understanding of detention center policies and procedures
  • Proven leadership skills with supervisory experience
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and ensure the safe operation of the detention facility
  • Conduct routine inspections to guarantee safety for staff and inmates
  • Investigate and resolve inmate and staff complaints
  • Assign and adjust staff roles based on operational needs
  • Prepare necessary reports outlining facility operations
  • Promote teamwork and facilitate training among staff
  • Communicate critical information to oncoming shifts regarding inmate and staff situations

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Retirement plan options
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training
  • Supportive work environment and community involvement
Full Job Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
This position is with the Eddy County Detention Center and is the senior supervisor on each shift and as such is responsible for the safe operation of the detention center within the bounds current statues, policy and procedures, and nationally accepted practices in corrections. The Lieutenant shall: be proficient in the operation of all areas of the detention center and able to perform the duties of all posts should the need arise; make routine inspections of the facility to ensure the safety of staff and inmates; investigate inmate and subordinate complaints; assign staff as needed and make changes to staff assignments when situations arise; prepare required reports; promote teamwork and training with all staff; notify superiors and appropriate enforcement agencies when emergency or unusual situations occur; and ensure that subsequent shifts are informed of inmates problems and any staff or inmate situations that could affect the operation of the facility. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, report for duty 15 minutes prior to and after shift for briefing purpose, attend job related meetings in and out of town, and perform all other duties as assigned.

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DETENTION LIEUTENANT JOB SPEC - REV 09.2026

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$87,089.60 ANNUALLY

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