Veterans Preference: The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job-seekers.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining inmate files, arranging transports, receiving and releasing funds for inmate accounts and inmate mail. Must interact with the public, inmates, law enforcement agencies, courts and attorneys in a professional manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D., three years clerical experience or two years of college/24 hours course work can be applied to one-year experience.

BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.

ABILITIES/SKILLS: Applicant must be able to operate personal computers proficiently, understand basic computer programs, be proficient in math, very detailed oriented and work with maximum accuracy. Must be able to administer independent projects and meet established deadlines. Knowledge of the legal system and bilingual helpful. Must be able to interact with the public, inmates, staff and outside agencies in a pleasant and professional manner.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING: Valid NM drivers license with a good driving record.

SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class.