Deputy Sheriff II – Certified – Open until 10/19/26

New Mexico Association of Counties; North Dakota; On-site; USD 89,257,000 - 98,512,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County Sheriff's Office in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Deputy Sheriff II-Certified to patrol, enforce laws, and protect the public's constitutional rights. The role carries rotating shifts and duties with minimal supervision, and candidates must meet certification requirements.

Starting pay ranges from $31.15 to $34.38 per hour, DOE. Applicants must submit required documents within 5 days of application and PIQ submission; page 2 outlines the complete list.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol duties and enforce laws and ordinances as assigned.
• Protect constitutional rights of the public, on and off duty.
• Operate a patrol vehicle within a designated county area with minimal supervision.
• May be required to work irregular hours, attend meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

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DEPUTY SHERIFF II-CERTIFIED

STARTING PAY: $31.15- $34.38 PER HOUR DOE

Department: Sheriffs Location: Carlsbad, NM

Brief Description

Perform a wide range of patrol duties, as assigned, to enforce various laws and ordinances, and to protect the general public’s constitutional rights, as provided for under county, state, tribal and federal laws. Work from rotating shift patrol assignments, to operate a patrol vehicle in a designated area of the county, with full responsibility for proper personal conduct and enhancement of the County’s police image, while carrying out the duties of law enforcement being ever mindful of the constitutional rights of the citizenry, both on and off duty. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job related meetings both in and out of town, and perform all other duties as assigned.

DEPUTY SHERIFF II CERT JOB SPEC - 07.2026

Required Documents

Please note all required documents must be submitted within 5 days of Application Submission date.

• COPY OF POLICE CERTIFICATION with original certification date
• DRIVING RECORD - Dated within the last 30 days.
• WAIVER - Please print, complete, and upload the waiver notarized below.
• RELEASE OF INFORMATION WAIVER
• VETERANS' FORM - Please print, complete, and upload the form below.
• PERSONAL INTEGRITY QUESTIONNAIRE 2026

Applicants will have 5 days from the date of Application and PIQ Submission to submit ALL REQUIRED documents. See Page 2 of the PIQ for the complete list of required documents.

Starting Hiring Range

$31.15 - $34.38 PER HOUR DOE