Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM seeks a trainee to observe and assist experienced Deputies, evaluating suitability for county law enforcement duties. You will accompany deputies on routine patrols and participate in training activities to learn procedures and reporting.

Responsibilities include observing investigations, traffic control, and potential court testimony, with a commitment to meeting the standards of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy upon graduation.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be 21 years or older by graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
Must pass written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, background investigation, drug/alcohol screening.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer in routine residential and commercial patrols.
Observes and assists in investigations of motor vehicle accidents, crimes against property and violent crimes.
Observes and assists in traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement including issuing citations; operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations.
Receives training in reports preparation and other general duty police work; and may testify in court.

Skills

County geography knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to learn firearms & equipment

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms

Communication equipment

Computers

Job description

Primary Purpose

Serves in a training capacity for the purpose of observing and assisting experienced Deputies in order to be evaluated for suitability for performing County law enforcement duties.

Essential Job Functions

Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer in routine residential and commercial patrols;
Observes and assists in investigations of motor vehicle accidents, crimes against property and violent crimes;
Observes and assists in traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement including issuing citations; operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations;
Receives training in reports preparation and other general duty police work; and may testify in court.

Knowledge / Skills

Some knowledge of County geography.
Ability to learn how to use specialized equipment such as firearms, communication, equipment, and computers; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; to meet deadlines with severe time constraint.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude, and establish New Mexico residence within six (6) months of hire date.
Must pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, background investigation, drug/alcohol and physical screening, if applicable.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions. 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. Manual and finger dexterity required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s. May be subject to life threatening situations.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening and psychological exam. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Selected candidate must successfully pass and receive certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety withinone year of employment. Subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits Offered