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Bernalillo County
Albuquerque, NM; MDC (Detention Center)
Source: Bernalillo County careers · View original posting
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Metro Transport Officer - Metropolitan Detention Center Department:
100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW Pay Range:
$17.41 - $22.40
October 15, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.
Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
Metro Transport Officer will provide a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and the public, under direct supervision in accordance with the American Correctional Association Standards (ACA). Enforce laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention and corrections. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist arresting officer with residents; receive store and release residents' property and maintain receipt records.
2. Coordinate arrangements for resident's court appearances.
3. Maintain order by applying use of force continuum and report unusual conditions, policy violations, disturbances, or indication of potential disorder to superiors.
4. Patrol designated areas of Metropolitan Court and the inmate holding unit; control traffic to and from assigned areas; maintain security and inspect facilities to ensure the safety and security of residents; take periodic resident counts in all detention levels, work details and other resident-holding areas; account for residents outside cell areas.
5. Administer emergency first aid if necessary; refer residents to the medical and psychiatric service unit and/or counselors.
6. Participate in fire and safety evacuation drills and related emergency situations.
7. Maintain logs and write reports as required by supervisor.
8. Abide by the Department Code of Ethics.
9. Apply of mechanical restraints such as cuffs and leg irons.
10. Supervise and escort inmates to court hearings.
11. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
12. Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.
*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
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