Sheriff Deputy I

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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 Sheriff’s Office. 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 Sheriff’s Office. Provides security for courts, judges and the judicial annex when required. Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances. Books suspects into jail, processes and submits criminal complaints and related paperwork. Provides backup to deputies as needed. Operates all equipment in a safe manner. Follows established officer safety practices. Carries out other routine or special duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy law officer certification program
Valid/current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer within the United States
Successful completion of County screening and hiring procedures
U.S. citizen
Ability to operate police vehicle, firearms and other assigned equipment
Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate action in a variety of routine and emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish effective relationships within the workplace
Ability to deal positively with the public at large
Ability to accept direction and guidance from senior commanders
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to implement all rules, regulations, policies and procedures established by the Sheriff’s Office
Ability 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
Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

May function as a field training officer when assigned
Attends training to maintain required law enforcement certification
Carries out other routine or special duties

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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 Sheriff’s Office.
Prepares and submits timely, accurate and complete paperwork as required.
Maintains positive interaction with the public, colleagues and members of the Sheriff’s Office.
Provides security for courts, judges and the judicial annex when required.
Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances.
Books suspects into jail, processes and submits criminal complaints and related paperwork.
Provides backup to deputies as needed.
Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
Follows established officer safety practices.