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Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in a career with the New Mexico Corrections Department(NMCD) , where we employ career-oriented candidates and offer a wide variety of employment opportunities.

At NMCD, we place high value in our employees and are always looking to add great individuals to our team. Our Department offers career opportunities within eight (8) state-owned and operated prisons and four (7) Probation and Parole regions. In addition, we have administrative opportunities.

At NMCD we offer careers inside and outside of prisons and embrace an environment of diversity.

If you are looking for a career that offers…

Job security
Excellent benefits for you and your family
Respect and integrity

Then join the New Mexico Corrections Department today!

Mikiela Gallegos

Human Resources

Office: (505) 250-3933
Email: Mikiela.Gallegos@cd.nm.gov

Correctional Officers and Probation/Parole Officers

Are you interested in a rewarding career as a correctional officer or a probation/parole officer?

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Click here to apply careers.share.nm.gov

Administrative Positions

The New Mexico Corrections Department often has positions for legal, financial, and administrative professionals. This includes attorneys, accountants, behavioral health therapists, information technology personnel, human resource analysts, purchasing agents, educators, and administrative and clerical personnel. Many of these classifications are required at offices or institutions throughout the state. All applicants offered employment must undergo a security background check.

If you are interested in administrative positions within the New Mexico Corrections Department, please visit the NM State Personnel Office website to find listings.

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