Training Academy

New Mexico Corrections Training Academy

The New Mexico Corrections Training Academy (NMCTA) is located in Santa Fe, NM at the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Central Office Complex. NMCTA was the first corrections training academy in the nation to receive accreditation through the American Correctional Association (ACA). The Academy’s primary services are to train, certify and develop all Corrections Officers (CO) and Probation &Parole Officers (PPO) for the State of New Mexico. NMCTA is also responsible for providing advanced training for existing NMCD staff as well as aiding local law enforcement entities and other state agencies with their training needs. NMCTA continues to update and modernize all facets of training by using best practices from around the country to include the incorporation of new e-learning platforms. NMCTA has also incorporated external agency training materials from the NM State Personnel Office along with the National Institute of Corrections. NMCTA has implemented a Certification by Waiver (CBW) program that gives credit of prior training to correctional and detention officers, who then attend two (3) week training program and receive their state certification upon successful completion and passing a certification exam.

NMCTA Advanced Training Program is designed to developed leadership to ensure stable continuity of operations, employee retention and succession planning. Our advance training also focuses on instructor development to help bolster our state-wide instructor cadre, while continuing to enhance the Filed Training Officer (FTO) approach to support our new officers in the field. NMCTA continues to provide cutting-edge, relevant training to all new and seasoned staff to better prepare them for their roles in our prisons and in our communities, at the same time striving to increase the number of cadets in our academies.

NMCD continues to ensure a strong presence in recruiting efforts around the state, participating in multiple job fairs and community outreach events. NMCD works with military and veteran groups and has partnered with multiple state agencies, including Workforce Solutions and the Department of Public Safety.

NMCTA Instructors

Instructors at the New Mexico Corrections Training Academy (NMCTA) bring a wide range of experience and education in the subject areas they instruct. All instructors have completed Train-for-Trainer’s certification course and have experience working in the prison facilities and/or in the community. Instructors hold specialized certifications related to the topics taught at NMCTA such as defensive tactics, firearms, TASER, and First Aid/CPR. NMCTA Instructors are continually working to improve their knowledge and skills while also actively supporting adjunct instructors throughout the department.

Location

4337 State Highway 14
Santa Fe NM 87508
P.O. Box 27116
Santa Fe NM 87502-0116

Office: (505) 827-8900
Fax: (505) 827-8801

Directions

NM-599

• Head southwest on NM-599 S
• Turn right onto NM-14 S
• Turn right on unmarked road across Santa Fe Studios
• You will see a blue sign New Mexico Corrections Department Central Administration and Training Academy