Recruiting
Careers & Employment
Thank you for your interest in a career with the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) where we employ career-oriented candidates and offer employment opportunities in a wide variety of positions.
At NMCD we place high value in our employees and are always looking to add great individuals to our team. The NMCD offers career opportunities within six (7) state-owned and operated prisons, Probation and Parole sites throughout the state as well as its’ Training Academy.
At NMCD we offer careers inside and outside of prisons and embrace an environment of diversity. If you become a member of the NMCD team, you will have a variety of benefits available to employees of the State of New Mexico.
If you are really looking for a career that offers job security, excellent benefits for you and your family, respect and honor then join the New Mexico Corrections Department today!
Correctional Officers and Probation/Parole Officers
Are you interested in a rewarding career as a correctional officer or a probation/parole officer? Contact our recruitment staff for any questions or inquiries by email or phone. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we ask that any interested individuals reach out to make an appointment for the initial screenings. Please be patient as we undergo procedural changes as rescheduling and other delays may occur.


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, detectives and criminal investigators, educators and administration 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 listing