Deputy Sheriff: Enforce Laws, Investigate & Serve

Curry County; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County is seeking a Peace Officer to enforce New Mexico statutes and county ordinances within the county. The role involves protecting life and property, conducting criminal and crash investigations, serving processes, and maintaining accurate reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include preserving the peace, conflict resolution, and providing testimony in traffic, criminal, and civil cases.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to obtain NM Law Enforcement Academy certification.
• Pass physical testing within 12 months and undergo pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Enforce NM statutes and Curry County ordinances to protect life and property.
• Conduct criminal and crash investigations; serve civil and criminal process.
• Prepare documents and reports; testify in county and district courts.

Skills

Report writing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Firearms proficiency

Attention to safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Curry County is seeking a Peace Officer to enforce New Mexico statutes and county ordinances within the county. The role involves protecting life and property, conducting criminal and crash investigations, serving processes, and maintaining accurate reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include preserving the peace, conflict resolution, and providing testimony in traffic, criminal, and civil cases.