Deputy Sheriff: Enforce Law, Investigate, Protect Community

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

Job description

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.