STIU K-9 Specialist Job Opening

STIU K-9 Specialist

State of New Mexico

• Los Lunas, New Mexico
$34,879.00 - $48,712.00 a year
Category: Training Specialist

Salary

$16.77 - $23.42 Hourly

$34,879 - $48,712 Annually

This position is a Pay Band CB

Why does the job exist?

Position will provide support in the areas of narcotics detection, K-9 patrol work, crowd control and tracking in a correctional facility.

How does it get done?

  • Training and care for a police K-9
  • K-9 use for narcotic detection
  • Crowd control

Who are the customers?

  • Correctional facility
  • Residents of New Mexico

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:
  • Conducting interviews to obtain information
  • Conducting searches for illegal items, contraband items etc.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalency and six (6) months of experience as a Corrections Officer. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education
Experience

1
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
2 years of experience

2
Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's)
AND
0 years of experience

  • Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  • If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must be a United States Citizen, and must have reached the age of majority. Employment is subject to pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Andrew Sweeney (505)383-2988 or email [email protected] Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.