Sheriff Deputy II

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sheriff Deputy II performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through enforcement of laws. The position patrols County areas and roads, responds to calls, enforces traffic safety, and works to prevent crime and property damage. Duties include field interviews, interrogations, arrests, criminal surveillance, preliminary and assigned follow-up investigations, and assisting investigators at major crime scenes. The Deputy may serve as a field training officer when assigned and attends training to maintain required law enforcement certification. The role provides assistance to citizens, responds to emergencies, controls traffic, investigates accidents, participates in sobriety checkpoints, serves arrest warrants and civil or criminal paperwork, transports prisoners, and appears in court to testify. It may also provide security for courts, judges, and the judicial annex; book suspects into jail; process criminal complaints; and provide backup to other deputies. The Deputy must follow department policies and officer-safety practices, operate equipment safely, prepare accurate paperwork, and interact professionally with the public and colleagues. Work takes place 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 role may involve strenuous physical exertion and exposure to hazardous or life-threatening situations. Candidates must complete County screening and hiring procedures. The selected candidate must pass County-paid pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol, criminal-background, and psychological screenings; maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license; and obtain New Mexico Law Enforcement Officer certification by waiver within one year of employment. Random drug and alcohol screening applies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of credited experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Valid and current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer within the United States.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of County screening and hiring procedures.
Knowledge of County geography, street systems and routes, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, first aid principles, equipment operation, criminal codes, and state and federal statutes, practices, and procedures.
Ability to operate a police vehicle, firearms, and other assigned equipment.
Ability to assess routine and emergency situations and determine appropriate action.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective workplace relationships and interact positively with the public.
Ability to accept direction and guidance from senior commanders and work well under pressure.
Ability to implement department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and to demonstrate satisfactory understanding of law enforcement professional responsibilities through training and job performance.
Pass a County-paid pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, criminal background screening, and psychological exam.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.
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.
Submit to random drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to drag 175 pounds for 15 feet and lift up to 50 pounds; manual and finger dexterity required.

Responsibilities

Patrol County areas and roads to respond to calls, enforce traffic safety, and prevent or reduce crime.
Conduct patrols of homes and businesses to deter entry crimes, trespassing, vandalism, and property damage.
Provide neighborhood watch training to the public.
Conduct field interviews, interrogations, arrests, and criminal surveillance as warranted.
Conduct preliminary and assigned follow-up investigations within the patrol area.
Serve as a field training officer when assigned and attend training to maintain law enforcement certification.
Assist investigators at major crime scenes.
Provide medical, emergency, or motorist assistance to citizens.
Provide traffic control, investigate accidents, participate in sobriety checkpoints, and respond to emergencies when assigned.
Assist in serving arrest warrants and serve civil and criminal paperwork.
Appear in court to testify as required.
Transport prisoners, including extraditions, as required.
Provide security for courts, judges, and the judicial annex 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.
Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and complete paperwork.
Follow department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and established officer-safety practices; operate equipment safely.
Maintain positive and professional interactions with the public, colleagues, and department members.
Carry out other routine or special duties.