Law Enforcement Cadet: Patrol, Investigations & Community Safety

Grant County Sheriff's Office; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grant County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our patrol and investigations team. Deputies enforce laws, conduct preliminary investigations, prepare reports, and appear in court as needed.

We value integrity, professionalism, and community partnership. Applicants must meet education requirements, pass mandatory fitness and exams, and complete a thorough background check.

Qualifications

• Must complete CPR and Defensive Driving training within one year.
• Dress in neat and clean uniform or business casual.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Represent the County in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all County policies and Governmental Conduct Act.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls 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)

Skills

Arrests & law enforcement

Patrol duties

Report writing

Court testimony

Community education

Communication

Education

High School or GED certificate

Job description

The Grant County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our patrol and investigations team. Deputies enforce laws, conduct preliminary investigations, prepare reports, and appear in court as needed.

We value integrity, professionalism, and community partnership. Applicants must meet education requirements, pass mandatory fitness and exams, and complete a thorough background check.