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Investigator (MDC)

Bernalillo County


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 41
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Posting Title:

Investigator (MDC)

Department:

Metropolitan Detention Center

Location:

100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW

Pay Range:

$25.97 - $41.04

Close Date:

August 28 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents communities and addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance building a culture of flexibility learning and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Investigator performs duties related to the investigation administration and review of inmate disciplinary reports submitted by corrections staff at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Schedules hearings prepares reports and makes recommendations for sanctions based on investigative findings. Maintains the security of records associated with these processes. Ensures dispositions are delivered and assists with the processing of inmate AND RESPONSIBILITIESDetermines the scope timing and direction of investigations. Serves as chair of the hearing committee for a specified disciplinary recommendations for sanctions based on committee findings from facts and statements from complainants witnesses and the accused evidence coordinates testimony reviews and interviews understands and complies with all MDC policies and procedures. Serves as a subject-matter expert on MDC policies and procedures related to inmate discipline and documents reviews and investigates all Inmate Disciplinary Reports submitted by MDC staff. Clarifies any questionable Inmate Disciplinary Reports by conducting investigations in accordance with court-ordered negotiated hearings in compliance with court-ordered negotiated policy applicable MDC staff receive copies of the disposition(s) to support compliance with assigned delivery of disposition and proper advisement of appeal rights in accordance with court-ordered negotiated MDC staff apply hearing sanctions correctly and in accordance with court-ordered negotiated with the investigation response and routing of inmate grievances. Tracks statistical data and reviews all inmate grievance cancels and modifies reports detailing investigation findings in applicable electronic data entry and records management systems with a high degree of and files all incoming documentation. Maintains records in accordance with established records management rules and prepares and reviews data for statistical purposes and generate reports as directed.*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Public Administration Business Administration or related (2) years of work experience conducting investigations.*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above INFORMATIONSCREENING AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if CONDITIONSDuties are performed in a temperature-controlled are performed on an even surface which may be carpeted or tiled. The working surface is typically often works alone both with and without directions from a TOOLS AND MATERIALSMaterials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files forms reports various other paperwork and a wide variety of basic office supplies.