Detention Lieutenant of Administration

Confidential • silver city, grant county, nm • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Detention Center Administrator or Assistant Detention Administrator; Lieutenants plan, organize and direct the activities of the Grant County Detention Center to ensure health, safety and welfare of the detainees and the continuous safety and secure operations of the facility.

Essential Duties

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

  • Oversees and is responsible for all functions, logistics and operations of the facility during their shift assignment.
  • Responsible for overseeing the intake and release procedures; maintains control and prevents the disruption of activities or injury; and maintains continuity in detention center operations and detenti...