Sheriff Deputy I

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

Performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through enforcement of laws. The role includes patrol, crime prevention and response, preliminary and assigned follow-up investigations, assistance at major crime scenes, and support to citizens needing emergency, medical, or motorist assistance. The deputy may perform field interviews, interrogations, arrests, surveillance, traffic enforcement, accident investigations, sobriety checkpoints, warrant service, prisoner transport, and court security. The position also involves preparing accurate paperwork, appearing in court, serving civil and criminal documents, booking suspects, processing criminal complaints, providing backup to other deputies, and operating assigned equipment safely. The deputy follows Sheriff’s Office policies and officer-safety practices and maintains required law enforcement certification through training. Work is performed both in an office and outdoors in varied weather conditions. The schedule includes shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, and travel is required. The position may involve arduous physical exertion and exposure to hazards, including life-threatening situations. Selected candidates must pass pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol, criminal-background, and psychological screening; hold and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license; and obtain certification by waiver as a New Mexico law enforcement officer within one year of employment. Random drug and alcohol screening applies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy law officer certification program.
Valid and 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
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.
Must pass a County-paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening, criminal background screening, and psychological exam.
Subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Knowledge of county geography, street systems and routes, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, first aid principles, equipment operation, criminal codes, and applicable state and federal statutes and procedures.
Ability to operate a police vehicle, firearms, and other assigned equipment.
Ability to evaluate situations and determine appropriate action in routine and emergency circumstances.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish effective workplace relationships, interact positively with the public, and accept direction from senior commanders.
Ability to work under pressure and implement Sheriff’s Office rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory understanding of law enforcement professional responsibilities through training and job performance.
Ability to drag 175 pounds for 15 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

Patrol county areas and roads to respond to calls, enforce traffic safety, and prevent or reduce crime.
Conduct roving and targeted patrols of homes and businesses to deter entry crimes, trespass, vandalism, and property damage.
Conduct neighborhood watch training for the public.
Conduct field interviews, interrogations, arrests, and criminal surveillance when warranted.
Conduct preliminary and assigned follow-up investigations of crimes in the patrol area.
Assist investigators at major crime scenes and may serve as a field training officer when assigned.
Assist citizens needing medical, emergency, or motorist assistance.
Provide traffic control, investigate accidents, participate in sobriety checkpoints, and respond to assigned emergencies.
Assist in serving arrest warrants.
Appear in court to testify and serve civil and criminal paperwork.
Transport prisoners, including extraditions, as required.
Provide court, judge, and judicial annex security when required.
Enforce federal and state laws and county ordinances.
Book suspects into jail and process and submit criminal complaints and related paperwork.
Provide backup to deputies as needed and operate all equipment safely.
Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and complete paperwork.
Maintain positive interactions with the public, colleagues, and Sheriff’s Office members.
Follow Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and officer-safety practices, and perform routine or special duties.
Attend training to maintain required law enforcement certification.