Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County is located in southcentral part of New Mexico and is named for Doña Ana Robledo, who died in 1680 while fleeing the Pueblo Revolt.

It shares a border with Texas and Mexico and with a population just under 215,579, which makes it the second-most populated county in the state. Its county seat is Las Cruces, the second-most populous municipality in New Mexico. The County has a total area of 3,814 square miles, containing a number of prominent geographical features, most notably the Mesilla Valley, the flood plain of the Rio Grande.

Doña Ana County is home to the White Sands National Monument, the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument, and is a leading producer of chile peppers, onions, and pecans. The county seat is in Las Cruces, where county government helps its residents with a multitude of resources including community development, emergency management, flood control and public safety.

Upcoming Events

16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, NM

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Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm

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Description
This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid a highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control. This training is intended for Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies. 16 Hr De-Escalation Las Cruces (PDF)

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

FREE Online Webinar: Effective Employee Discipline

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Sep 29 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Good afternoon,

We are pleased to announce another opportunity to attend Effective Employee Discipline Training:

ON-LINE

INSTRUCTOR: Mark Allen, NMC Loss Prevention Attorney

Date: Friday, September 29th, 2023

Time: 9:30AM – 12PM

Participant certificates will be provided.

Target Audience: Any county supervisor, manager, and HR employees tasked with advising on discipline.

Description: This training will provide the keys to correct poor performance in a fair and equitable manner without inviting litigation. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the role of discipline and when it is warranted; progressive discipline and determining the appropriate discipline; drafting effective disciplinary documents; conducting predetermination (Loudermill) hearings and understanding the principles of due process; the importance of treating employees fairly & consistently; the roles of the supervisor/manager; HR, and legal in the disciplinary process, and the keys to avoiding liability when imposing disciplinary action. The principles taught (if followed) will increase the odds of avoiding disciplinary appeals and winning if appealed.

Registration Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LvJrltN2Twud8DmkReeEgw

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for thinking of Doña Ana County as a potential employer. We are looking for bright, public-service oriented people who want to join our team. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and an opportunity to make a difference. Become a part of the team that is working already toward making Doña Ana County a better place to live and work.

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