Associate Hearing Officer (NMCD #10111572)

Posting Details

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME - RESUME MUST INCLUDE UPDATED DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $31.50 per hour.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

Employees in this Role will assist with conducting adjudicatory or administrative hearings; conduct pre-hearing interviews and research to assist in determining facts surrounding alleged disciplinary violations or rule infractions; and compose the documents needed prior to each hearing. The incumbent will also establish hearing dates; explain the issues and applicable rules, policies and laws to all parties involved; and may conduct minor level hearings or assist with Major Level Hearings when required.

How does it get done?

Maintain and update Inmate files

Establish Hearing dates

Assists on Major hearing and conduct low level hearings with oversite.

Meet with all parties involved to review allegations, rules and policies.

Conduct pre-hearing interviews.

Assist in researching alleged violations and provide informational documents for all hearings.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico Corrections Department staff

Ideal Candidate

New Mexico Corrections Department staff

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Services, or Labor Relations and two (2) year of experience in conducting administrative hearings, employment placement, claims adjudication, and/or investigations. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

This position is designed 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. Pre-employment background check is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

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

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Aurora Padilla (575) 374-4005, or Aurora.Padilla@cd.nm.gov Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.