qualifications
Knowledge of:
Possess a working knowledge of the geography, street system, and routes of the County, as well as traffic codes and personal safety procedures. Understand the principles of first aid, operation of equipment, criminal codes, and state and federal statutes. Be familiar with the practices and theory of established procedures.
Ability to:
Demonstrate the ability to operate police vehicles, firearms, and other assigned equipment. Evaluate and determine appropriate actions in various routine and emergency situations. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establish effective relationships within the workplace, and interact positively with the public. Accept direction and guidance from senior commanders and work well under pressure. Implement all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the department. Show a satisfactory understanding of the role, function, and responsibilities of a law enforcement professional through in-service training, New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy training, and job performance.
becoming a Sheriff deputy II
This job pays at an hourly rate of $35.75
Performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws.
- 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, interrogation and arrests as necessary based on 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;
- 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;
Education:
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.
Other Requirements: 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.
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.
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.
WE'RE HIRING!
- Community outreach and a healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits and employee development
- State-of-the art safety equipment and facilities
- Ample resources to solve real-life problems
our hiring process
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Lateral applicant Process
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