801 Mitchell Street Clovis, NM 88101

The Curry County Detention Center facility consists of 262 beds. The facility includes a medical area, booking, sally-port, kitchen, laundry, visitation, exercise and multipurpose areas. Detainees are housed in 10 secure housing units. Most detainees share a cell with three other detainees.

We have full time and part time positions available and college students are encouraged to apply, and we will work with your college schedules.

Tasks Include but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift up to (60) pounds from ground to waist level. Approximately twice daily.

• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

• Ability to stand and walk up to (6) hours at one time and (12) hours total per day.

• Ability to sit for up to (4) hours at one time and (12) hours total per day. (Control room only)

• Ability to climb and descend three-step ladder on a minimal basis.

• Ability to buddy carry and inmate and detainee in case of emergency. Must be able to assist disabled inmates and detainees in showering and other personal needs.

• Ability to push/pull a disabled inmate or detainee in a wheelchair.

• Ability to carry (10) pounds on waist all day.

1. Curry County contributes 21.6% and employee contributes 6.29% each pay period into the Public Employees Retirement Association.

2. (PERA) Curry County pays 80% of Medical Premiums.

3. Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance are available.

4. $50,000 Life Insurance policy.

5. Dependent and Spouse Life Insurance benefits available.

6. Paid Holidays: 12.5 per year

7. Personal Days: 8 hours per year

8. Paid Vacation: 80 hours per year

9. Paid Sick Leave: 96 hours per year

Applicants or employees will be considered ineligible for hire or rehire by Curry County if the employee has:

1. Made any false statement or omitted any relevant information on his or her application.

2. Does not meet the requirements for the position.

3. Failed to complete the pre-employment medical examination, drug screening, urinalysis, or other requirements as directed by the employing authority.

4. Not been certified by a physician that he can perform the physical requirements of the position.

5. Not a legal resident of the United States.

6. Failed to fulfill the statutory requirement of Section 4-41-8 NMSA (1978)(1987 Comm. Supp.) if applying for position of deputy sheriff.

7. Not met the criteria for insurance bonding as required by County or State law where applicable.

1. Application Pre-Screen

2. Oral Board or Assessment Interview

3. Integrity Interview

4. Background Investigation

5. Pre-Employment Physical Exam

6. Drug Screening

If any applicant has any questions in regard to detention operations, please contact our leadership team at 575-762-3810.

Detention Center Administrator Joe Alaniz: jalaniz@currycountynm.gov

Security Captain - Chris Moreno: cmoreno@currycountynm.gov

Selection Process for the Curry County Detention Center

Applicants must pass all, or any combination, of the following selection steps to be a candidate for employment consideration:

1. Application Prescreen

2. Oral Board or Assessment Interview

3. Integrity Interview

4. Background Investigation

5. Pre-employment Physical Examination

6. Drug Screen

7. Valid Driver’s License

Curry County Training Academy

The Training Academy is responsible for delivering high quality training based on relevant, up-to-date, detention best practices that are aimed at developing high performing detention professionals.

This training includes basic training for newly hired officers and staff.

In addition, the Academy provides advanced training to all existing staff to ensure that the Curry County Adult and Juvenile Detention Departments are operating at the highest industry standards.