Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a trainee to observe and assist experienced Deputies as part of a program to evaluate suitability for county law enforcement duties. The role involves accompanying patrols, observing investigations, assisting in traffic control, and learning report writing and courtroom testimony.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility to meet NM Law Enforcement Academy graduation requirements within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be 21 by graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
No felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude; NM residence within six months.

Responsibilities

Accompanies an experienced deputy on routine patrols.
Observes and assists in investigations of accidents, property crimes, and violent crimes.
Observes traffic control duties and traffic-code enforcement, including issuing citations.
May testify in court and receive training in reports preparation and general police duties.

Skills

County geography knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Firearms training (learn)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

U.S. citizen

21 years of age by NM Academy graduation

Tools

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.

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