Sheriff Deputy II

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a sworn Law Enforcement Officer to perform a full range of police duties across county patrol areas, respond to emergencies and enforce traffic safety. The role requires maintaining certifications and adherence to department policies.

The position involves field interviews, investigations, court appearances, and providing public safety services including security for courts and extraditions as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Two to four years of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent preferred.
Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the United States required.

Responsibilities

Patrol county areas and respond to calls, enforce traffic safety, deter crime.
Conduct field interviews, arrests, investigations and trainings as needed.
Assist investigators at major crime scenes and provide emergency assistance to the public.
Appear in court to testify and handle civil/criminal paperwork.
Maintain safety and ethical conduct, and prepare timely paperwork.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Communication skills

Police procedures

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Firearms handling

Criminal codes database

Job description

Primary Purpose

Performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws.

Essential Job Functions

Patrols County areas and roads for the purposes of: providing immediate response to calls, enforcing traffic safety and reducing or preventing crime; conducts roving and targeted patrols on homes and businesses to prevent and reduce entry crimes, trespass, vandalism and damage to property; conducts neighborhood watch training to the general public;
Carries out field interviews, interrogations and arrests as necessary based upon reasonable suspicion and probable cause; conducts criminal surveillance; performs preliminary and when assigned, follow-up investigations of crimes committed within the patrol area; and may function as a field training officer when assigned; attends training to maintain required law enforcement certification;
Assists investigators at major crime scenes; aids citizens in need of medical, emergency or motorist assistance; provides traffic control and accident investigation as needed or required; participates in sobriety check points; responds to emergency situations when assigned; assists in serving arrest warrants;
Appears in court to give testimony as required; serves both civil and criminal paperwork; transports prisoners as required including extraditions; follows all policies and procedures, rules and regulations established by the department; carries out duties in a professional and ethical manner;
Prepares and submits timely, accurate and complete paperwork as required; maintains positive interaction with the public, colleagues and members of the department; and accident investigation as needed;
Provides security for courts, judges and the judicial annex when required to do so; enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances; books suspect into jail, processes and submits criminal complaints and related paperwork; provides back-up to deputies as needed; operates all equipment in a safe manner;
Follows established officer safety practices; and carries out other routine or special duties.

Knowledge / Skills

Working knowledge of geography, the street system and routes of the County; of traffic codes; of personal safety procedures; of principles of first aid; of the operation of equipment of criminal codes; and of the state and federal statutes, practices and theory of established procedures.
Ability to operate police vehicle, firearms and other assigned equipment; to evaluate and determine appropriate action in a variety of routine and emergency situations; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish effective relationships within the workplace; to deal positively with the public at large; to accept direction and guidance from senior commanders;
Ability to work well under pressure; to implement all rules, regulations, policies and procedures established by the department; and to demonstrate through in-service training, New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy training and job performance, a satisfactory understanding of the role, function and responsibilities of a law enforcement professional.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years and up to a maximum of four (4) years credit in experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Must possess a valid/current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer within the United States. Successful completion of County screening and hiring procedures.
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 by waiver as a Law Enforcement Officer through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety within one 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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