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Warden

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County Budget Amount: Budgeted up to $67.66 per hour commensurate with experience Primary Purpose Under the direction of the ...

Heavy Equipment Operator

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$57K - $66K/yr

Must complete the Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training program for this position within one (1) year of hire. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Works outdoors in varied weather ...

Must complete the Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training program for this position within one (1) year of hire. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Works outdoors in varied weather ...

Heavy Equipment Operator

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$57K - $66K/yr

Must complete the Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training program for this position within one (1) year of hire. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Works outdoors in varied weather ...

Warden

Santa Fe, NM

$117K - $140K/yr

Oversees plans, coordinates, and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility; formulates programs and/or policies to alleviate deficiencies. Plans ...

Procurement Specialist

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$53K - $61K/yr

Santa Fe, NM Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600255 Department: County Manager Division: Finance Opening Date: 07/07/2026 Closing Date: 7/21/2026 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

Public Safety Aide

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$39K - $44K/yr

Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County Budget Amount: Position is budgeted up to $21.60 hourly commensurate with related education and experience. Primary ...

Primary Purpose Performs processing tasks related to the procurement of tangible personal property, services, and construction for Santa Fe County through the use of an automated accounting system.

Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$60K/yr

Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County Budget Amount: Position is budgeted at $29.00 hourly, commensurate with related education and experience Primary ...

Procurement Specialist Senior

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$61K - $73K/yr

Santa Fe, NM Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600261 Department: County Manager Division: Purchasing Opening Date: 07/10/2026 Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining ...

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$42K - $48K/yr

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap ...

Sheriff Records Clerk Lead

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$42K - $48K/yr

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap ...

Sets up work zones and performs traffic control and flagging Collects and inputs GPS data of all Santa Fe County Traffic related devices to include signs, pavement markings, street lighting, etc.

Detention Officer

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$55K - $61K/yr

Must successfully complete the Detention Officer Academy, sponsored by the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility within six (6) months of hire. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Adult ...

Animal Control Officer

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$42K - $48K/yr

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap ...

Animal Control Officer

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$23.33/hr

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap ...

Sign Technician Senior

Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site

$45K - $52K/yr

Collects and inputs GPS data of all Santa Fe County Traffic related devices to include signs, pavement markings, street lighting, etc. * Orders and inventories supplies and materials; and maintains ...

Monitor Santa Fe County owned cameras. Complete written reports as required. Enforce County Ordinances. May provide basic emergency aid. May help identify witnesses and evidence at accident scenes ...

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    Warden

    $117K - $140K/yr

    Full-time

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    Posted 18 days ago


    Job description

    Salary : $117,228.80 - $140,732.80 Annually
    Location : Santa Fe, NM
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Job Number: 202600244
    Department: Corrections
    Opening Date: 06/26/2026
    Closing Date: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
    FLSA: Exempt
    Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
    Department Contact Information: Christen Martinez, 505-992-3080
    Union Eligibility: Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County
    Budget Amount: Budgeted up to $67.66 per hour commensurate with experience
    Primary Purpose
    Under the direction of the Deputy County Manager. This position oversees the management of the Adult Detention Facility, enforcing policies and procedures, and supervising security, medical, behavioral health, psychiatry, housing, and facility operations.
    Essential Job Functions
    • Supervises staff, provides instruction to employees; plans and assigns work; evaluates and approves/disapproves leave requests; approves timesheets; checks final work to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; recommends the hiring of new employees; recommends disciplinary action; provides feedback on work performance for employees; completes performance evaluations for employees.
    • Oversees plans, coordinates, and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility; formulates programs and/or policies to alleviate deficiencies. Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level managers, the detention facility's work plan; assigns project and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and processes.
    • Interprets departmental policies and procedures and reviews current and proposed programs in adherence to all county policies, federal and state mandates. Maintains all governing corrections standards including: New Mexico Association of Detention Standards, Federal Jail Standards, and National Commission on Corrections Health Care Standards.
    • Oversees the yearly operational budget for the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility; responsible for presenting and justifying the department budget before the Deputy County Manager, Finance Department, and County Commission; responsible for ensuring fiscal accountability for all budget expenditures.
    • Assumes management responsibility for all departmental services and activities including employee training, staffing levels, inmate records, inmate transfers, inmate medical appointments and/or travel, security, adequate inmate health, and mental health treatment.
    • Updates, implements, and writes program changes to improve jail functions and services; reviews policies and procedures regularly to ensure compliance with new mandates.
    • Establishes and maintains an effective communication system throughout the organization and with other law enforcement agencies, the courts, other jail facilities, and the public.
    • Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the facility and other adjacent properties ensuring the safety of all employees and inmates.
    • Conducts employee briefings and meetings with staff regularly.
    • Responsible for administrative security and other programmatic activities of the SFCADF.
    • Establishes facility plans, programs, goals, and objectives. Establishes and approves policies and procedures. Ensures activities for the department are performed under all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Assists the Public Safety Department with preparation, negotiation, and modification of contracts, budget, program, and administrative matters following Santa Fe County policy.
    • Establishes and maintains communication with Santa Fe County community and civic officials to promote acceptance and involvement in the SFCADF.
    • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in training, seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
    • Must complete all training as designated or assigned.
    • Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
    Knowledge/ Skills:
    • Knowledge of correctional facility functions as well as financial operations.
    • Knowledge of Santa Fe County Handbook and applicable union contracts.
    • Knowledge of state statutes and of the criminal justice systems of the County and the State.
    • Skillinadministrativeproblem-solvingtechniquesandtheuseofacomputerand applicable software.
    • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports; to make decisions taking into consideration the health and safety of involved parties to communicate effectively, professionally and maintain a strong sense of responsibility and accountability in their work and to supervise the work of others.
    • Ability to operate with minimal supervision and requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
    • Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports in English using correct grammar.
    • Ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
    • Ability to deal effectively and constructively with challenging or disruptive behavior; plan and support appropriate intervention and programming.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, other law enforcement agencies, courts, other jail facilities, community partners, and the public.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
    • Eight (8) years of experience in a detention center or correctional facility.
    • Three (3) years must be in the capacity of a senior supervisory or command-level role (e.g., Major, Chief of Security, Deputy Warden, or equivalent)

    Supplemental Information
    Working Conditions:
    Work is in an adult detention facility, primarily in an office environment with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and/or allergens. Work may involve high-risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, and hostile individuals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Clarity of vision at long distances and short distances is required. Evening, holiday, and weekend work is required. Occasional overnight travel is required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. May be on call for emergencies. Subject to random pat-down searches
    Conditions of Employment:
    Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county-paid criminal background screening. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
    Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.
    Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.
    BENEFITS OFFERED
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Voluntary Life and AD&D
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Gym Membership
    To learn more details, visit our website:
    01
    Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or related field?
    • Yes
    • No

    02
    Do you have eight (8) years of experience in a detention center or correctional facility?
    • Yes
    • No

    03
    Do you have three (3) years of senior supervisory or command-level role?
    • Yes
    • No

    Required Question