by wpengine | Aug 23, 2019 | Career, Preparation, Qualifications
Lateral Program Entry Requirements Are you currently working as a corrections or law enforcement officer? Do you have recent corrections or law enforcement experience? Are you thinking about making a change? If you qualify, your experience could mean higher starting...
by wpengine | Aug 21, 2019 | Fitness, Preparation, Qualifications, Training
MDC Physical Fitness Training Guide WARNINGBefore beginning any exercise program you should consult your personal physician to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in any type of physical activity. These programs are only samples and you should not begin this...
by wpengine | Jul 30, 2019 | Career, Preparation, Qualifications
Climbing the Ladder The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center prides itself on its accreditation status with the American Correctional Association. In its most recent evaluation, the MDC scored 100 percent compliance. These standards are based on established...
by wpengine | Jul 12, 2019 | Preparation, Qualifications
Tuition Assistance Helping You A college degree is not a requirement to become a corrections officer at the MDC. And it’s not a requirement for keeping your job once you’re hired. Many of our corrections officers have long, successful careers while only...
by wpengine | Jul 1, 2019 | Fitness, Preparation, Qualifications, Training
Physical Requirements to Help Our Team The job of a corrections officer can be physically demanding. Circumstances may arise that need both quick thinking and steady nerves. Other situations may need physical quickness, strength, and dexterity. At the Metropolitan...
by wpengine | Jan 25, 2019 | Qualifications, Training
What Is CERT? Are you ready to make a difference? Do you dream of joining an elite team, trained to respond at a moment’s notice to any emergency? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than a 9-to-5 job? Perhaps it’s time to consider the possibilities available...
