Deputy Sheriff

Curry County Sheriff's Office; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for a deputy sheriff role in New Mexico. The position involves enforcing statutes and county ordinances, protecting life and property, and conducting investigations and service of legal processes.

Responsibilities include advocacy in court, testimony, report preparation, and maintaining public safety. Applicants must meet education, age, certification, and background requirements, with state licensing and firearms proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Must be certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and pass physical testing within 12 months.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws; interpersonal communications helpful but not required.
• Ability to write intelligible reports and exercise good judgement in emergencies.
• Ability to listen and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and exercise discretionary judgment.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background check; no felony convictions.
• Valid NM driver's license within 6 months; no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years; no DWI in past 3 years.
• Must qualify with firearms day and night.
• Must perform duties under safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Enforce statutes and county ordinances, protect life and property.
• Conduct criminal and crash investigations and serve civil/criminal processes.
• Preserve the peace and arrest violators; provide testimony in courts.
• Prepare documents and reports related to cases and investigations.

Skills

Report writing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Vision 20/20

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms proficiency

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Salary Range

Certified - Min $23.8063 - Max $35.7091 DOE/DOQ

Non-Certified - $21.0409

Job Summary

Responsible for the enforcement of New Mexico Statutes Annotated and Curry County ordinances, protection of life and property; conservation of the peace, with commission to apprehend, arrest and bring before the proper court all violators within the County of Curry, and performing other duties imposed by law. Duties include, but not limited to, conducting criminal and crash investigations; serving civil and criminal process; conflict resolution; preserving the peace; arresting and incarcerating violators of the law; provide testimony in County and district courts in traffic, criminal, and civil cases. Prepare a variety of documents and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be able to be certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and pass physical testing as a Peace Officer within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county laws and policies preferred. Education or experience in interpersonal communications will be helpful by not required.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations required tact, understanding and good judgement; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; establish good working relationships with prisoners, courts, general public and other staff members.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment screening and background check; Must have no felony convictions or pending felony charges.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years. Must obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• No DWI convictions within the past three (3) years.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain proficiency with firearms for both day and night.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.