Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

Santa Fe County NM seeks a trainee to observe and assist experienced Deputies to evaluate fitness for County law enforcement duties. You will accompany deputies on routine patrols, observe investigations, and learn traffic enforcement while receiving training in police reports.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, be 21 by NM Law Enforcement Academy graduation, and have no felony record. The role is outdoors, requires travel, and includes screenings and physical demands.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age by graduation from NM Law Enforcement Academy.
U.S. citizenship required.
No felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude.

Responsibilities

Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer on routine patrols.
Observes and assists in investigations of accidents and crimes.
Assists in traffic control and enforcement, including issuing citations.
Receives training in report preparation and may testify in court.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Effective communication

Written communication

Ability to learn equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Firearms training

Law enforcement equipment

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.

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