Jail Officer Salary in New Mexico

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How much does a Jail Officer make in New Mexico? The average Jail Officer salary in New Mexico is $46,628 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,635 and $51,781. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM	Avg. Salary $44,049	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM	Avg. Salary $47,033	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM	Avg. Salary $45,111	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM	Avg. Salary $47,539	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM	Avg. Salary $47,033	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM	Avg. Salary $46,932	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM	Avg. Salary $44,352	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM	Avg. Salary $47,033	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM	Avg. Salary $45,566	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM	Avg. Salary $47,033	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff - Anamosa , IA

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $20.10 hour ...

Recruitology - 15 days ago

Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 36 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 23 days ago

Detention Officer

Albemarle District Jail - Elizabeth City , NC

Albemarle District Jail Offers the following benefits to its employees.Vacation/Sick Leave Vacation leave is earned as you progress through your career, starting from the first year. Sick leave is ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Ability to obtain and retain certification as a "jail officer" by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board * Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office must reside within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago

What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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About New Mexico

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...

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About New Mexico New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state ....More

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