Corrections / detention · Posted Sep 9, 2026

Detention Officer Trainee- Detention Center**HIRING INCENTIVE**

Pay
$20.00/hr to $33.79/hr$20.00 - $33.79 Hourly
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None statedsplit into two payments
Laterals
Not stated

In the posting's words

The sentences our figures come from.*Hiring Incentive pay: $10,000 or $8,000split into two paymentsTo be eligible for the incentive, the following guidelines will apply to officer candidates that are hired with Doña Ana County ending 06-30-2027.The first 50% of the incentive would be issued upon successful completion of the Detention Center Academy and the 4-week Field Training Officer (FTO) program.

The posting

From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · original
NOTICE TO APPLICANT This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date. *Hiring Incentive pay: $10,000 or $8,000 To be eligible for the incentive, the following guidelines will apply to officer candidates that are hired with Doña Ana County ending 06-30-2027. • $10,000 split into two payments for any new applicant that has three (3) full years of prior corrections experience in a jail, detention center, or prison provided on their application. Other law enforcement experience would not qualify for this level of incentive. • $8,000 split into two payments for new applicants with 0 to 35 months of corrections experience provided on their application. • The first 50% of the incentive would be issued upon successful completion of the Detention Center Academy and the 4-week Field Training Officer (FTO) program. • The second 50% of the incentive would be issued no more than 30 days prior to successful completion of their one-year probationary period. • Any employee that received any hiring incentive pay stated in this memorandum who separates employment from the Detention Center within one year of hire will be required to return the full amount of incentive pay received to Dona Ana County. • Former detention center employees may be eligible to receive the incentive if they have been separated from the detention center for 12 or more months. Compensation for an individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on related education and full years of related work experience as presented on the application. 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. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation. **An individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on related education and full years of related work experience as presented on the application.** Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY. Under the close supervision of the Detention Center Academy Training Lieutenant, Training Sergeants, and assigned instructional staff, participate in an intensive training academy consisting of classroom instruction, practical exercises, and physical training. Learns and develops competency in detention center policies, procedures, security practices, inmate supervision techniques, and other duties necessary to maintain the safety, security, and welfare of detainees, inmates, staff, and the public. Responsibilities include learning to supervise detainees and inmates within assigned areas; maintain order and security through the fair and impartial application of Detention Center policies, procedures, and accepted security practices; and support the safe, secure, and humane treatment of all detainees and inmates while protecting their rights within the facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES. This is a safety-sensitive position. <p style="mar

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