Deputy Sheriff Cadet

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in the United States seeks a police officer to enforce laws, maintain order, and provide community education and advocacy. Under moderate supervision, you will perform protective patrol services and respond to incidents, while preparing detailed reports and assisting victims.

The role involves handling crises, conducting investigations, and testifying in court. The candidate must meet licensing and residency requirements and demonstrate resilience in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, and 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Valid New Mexico State Driver's License. Must have a good driving record to be insurable for liability purposes.
• No DUI convictions within the past three (3) years.
• No Felony Convictions and no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Shall maintain residence within fifty (50) miles of the exterior boundary of Grant County.
• Must obtain Law Enforcement Certification within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, domestic disputes, robberies, assaults, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Patrol a designated area in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot to preserve law and order.
• Enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow.
• Assists accident victims, and investigates cause of accidents; apprehends suspects.
• Search, inspect, transport, and take custody of prisoners; advises subjects of their rights; secures the crime scene.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, identifies and instructs witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed reports.
• Investigates suspicious conditions; conducts primary investigations of attempted or committed crimes.
• Prepares investigative reports; prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for proper action; interviews witnesses.
• Appears in court to present evidence, prosecutes and testifies on behalf of the state; maintains professional demeanor in the courtroom.
• Prepare and submit daily activities and other written reports to superior officers.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and county policies and procedures.
• Work under pressure (i.e. handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly)

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Salary: $40,123.20 - $54,163.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, enforces laws and ordinances, maintains order, prevents crime, makes arrests (citations or warnings) of criminal law violators, performs community education and advocacy, provides protective patrol services and community based policing, provides arbitration in neighborhood and family disputes, performs crisis intervention, and recovers stolen property.

Essential Functions:

• Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, domestic disputes, robberies, assaults, and other felonies and misdemeanors
• Patrol a designated area in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot to preserve law and order
• Enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow.
• Assists accident victims, and investigates cause of accidents; apprehends suspects.
• Search, inspect, transport, and take custody of prisoners; advises subjects of their rights; secures the crime scene.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, identifies and instructs witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed reports.
• Investigates suspicious conditions; conducts primary investigations of attempted or committed crimes.
• Prepares investigative reports; prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for proper action; interviews witnesses.
• Appears in court to present evidence, prosecutes and testifies on behalf of the state; maintains professional demeanor in the courtroom.
• Prepare and submit daily activities and other written reports to superior officers.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and county policies and procedures.
• Work under pressure (i.e. handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly)

Requirements:

• High School or GED certificate
• Must be a U.S. citizen, and 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Valid New Mexico State Driver's License. Must have a good driving record to be insurable for liability purposes.
• No DUI convictions within the past three (3) years.
• No Felony Convictions and no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Shall maintain residence within fifty (50) miles of the exterior boundary of Grant County.
• Must obtain Law Enforcement Certification within one (1) year of hire.