Public Safety Aide

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a public safety professional to support deputies by responding to service requests and conducting preliminary traffic investigations. You will help direct traffic, assist in emergencies, and provide essential written reports.

The role includes sworn court testimony, coordination with medical responders, and enforcing county ordinances while maintaining safety for the community and staff. Travel and variable hours apply.

Qualifications

Knowledge of county geography, traffic codes and safety procedures.
Ability to learn and analyze situations quickly under stress.
Familiarity with reporting, court testimony and public safety processes.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for service and conduct preliminary traffic investigations.
Direct traffic during events or emergencies and provide basic public safety support.
Provide sworn testimony in court and complete written reports.
Assist in medical response and coordinate with other agencies as needed.
Enforce county ordinances and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Traffic codes

Safety procedures

First aid basics

Tools and equipment operation

Department rules and regulations

Effective communication

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide public safety service and support to the community that might be delayed due to workload and calls for service of sworn deputies.

Essential Job Functions

Respond to assigned requests for service and conduct preliminary investigation on traffic related matters.
Examine roadways for hazards and clear obstructions if necessary.
Direct traffic during special events, emergencies, or when traffic conditions warrant special control.
Provide sworn testimony in court.
Conduct escorts.
Initiate and coordinate medical response as needed.
Answer basic questions from the public, assist motorists, pedestrians, and other citizens.
Monitor Santa Fe County owned cameras.
Complete written reports as required.
Enforce County Ordinances.
May provide basic emergency aid.
May help identify witnesses and evidence at accident scenes; assist in diagramming when directed by investigating officer.
May assist patrol officers in collecting initial information on a Uniform Accident Report (UAR).
May assist other law enforcement or public safety agencies on-site.
May issue “Motor Vehicle Accident Report” form involving roadway accidents where damage is less than $500.00 and there are no complaints of injury.
May direct correspondence to vehicle owners involving improperly placed vehicles on public right of way.
Other appropriate and related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the county geography, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, principles of first aid, operation of tool and equipment, and department rules and regulations.
Skill in communications, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to learn and analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action under stress and in a variety of circumstances dealing with human behavior, to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Ability to enforce NM State Statutes.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours. Travel is required. May require arduous physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at long and short distance is required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes. Work may involve high risk or potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations; exposure to excessive noise; working near hazardous moving equipment or machinery; or working with hostile, violent or offensive individuals. Work may require the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials.

Conditions Of Employment

The selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, the selected candidate must submit to and pass a county-paid criminal background screening. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

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