Sheriff Deputy II

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

3d•Hybrid

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; 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years and up to a maximum of four (4) years credit in experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer
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 knowledge of geography, the street system and routes of the County
Working knowledge of traffic codes
Working knowledge of personal safety procedures
Working knowledge of principles of first aid
Working knowledge of the operation of equipment
Working knowledge of criminal codes
Working knowledge of the state and federal statutes, practices and theory of established procedures
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 department
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

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
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
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
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
Carries out other routine or special duties