Sheriff Deputy III

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking a Sheriff Deputy III to perform a full range of police duties, including patrols, traffic enforcement and crime suppression. The role requires field interviews, arrests, and potential court testimony, with safety and ethical standards guiding daily work.

The position emphasizes professional interactions with the public and timely documentation, while providing back‑up to deputies and adherence to department policies and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Geography knowledge of county and routes.
• Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Ability to evaluate situations and act under pressure.
• Ability to build effective relationships with the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Patrol County areas and respond to calls, enforce traffic safety and deter crime.
• Conduct field interviews, arrests, investigations and provide testimony in court.
• Assist investigators at crime scenes and provide crowd and traffic control as needed.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment and follow department policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate reports and interact professionally with the public.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: 202600350

Department: Sheriff's Office

Job classification: Sheriff Deputy III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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

Examples of duties

• 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 checkpoints; 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of 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.