Sheriff Deputy III

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

6d•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 five (5) years of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
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 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.
Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
Manual and finger dexterity required.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.