Sheriff Deputy III

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 involves patrolling County areas and roads, responding to calls, enforcing traffic safety, preventing crime, conducting interviews and arrests, performing surveillance and criminal investigations, assisting at major crime scenes, and responding to emergencies. The deputy may serve as a field training officer when assigned and must attend training to maintain required law enforcement certification. The position also provides assistance to citizens, conducts traffic control and accident investigations, participates in sobriety checkpoints, serves legal paperwork and arrest warrants, transports prisoners, appears in court, provides security for courts and judges, books suspects into jail, and prepares required reports and criminal complaints. The deputy follows department policies and officer-safety practices, operates assigned equipment safely, and maintains professional interactions with the public and colleagues. Work takes place in an office and outdoors in varied weather. The schedule includes shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, and travel is required. The work may involve strenuous physical exertion and exposure to hazards, including life-threatening situations. Selected candidates 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 certification by waiver within one year of employment. Random drug and alcohol screening applies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Valid/current law enforcement officer certification within the United States.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of County screening and hiring 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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish effective workplace relationships.
Ability to deal positively with the public, work under pressure, and accept direction from senior commanders.
Ability to implement department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and demonstrate satisfactory understanding of the law enforcement profession through training and job performance.
Valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License, to be maintained during employment.
Must pass County-paid pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, criminal background screening, and psychological exam.
Must obtain certification by waiver as a Law Enforcement Officer through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety within one year of employment.
Subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Must be able to drag 175 pounds for 15 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 prevent entry crimes, trespass, vandalism, and property damage.
Conduct neighborhood watch training for the public.
Conduct field interviews, interrogations, and arrests based on reasonable suspicion and probable cause.
Conduct criminal surveillance and preliminary and assigned follow-up investigations.
Serve as a field training officer when assigned.
Attend training to maintain required law enforcement certification.
Assist investigators at major crime scenes.
Provide medical, emergency, or motorist assistance to citizens.
Provide traffic control, investigate accidents, and participate in sobriety checkpoints.
Respond to emergency situations when assigned and assist in serving arrest warrants.
Appear in court to provide testimony and serve civil and criminal paperwork.
Transport prisoners, including for extraditions.
Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and complete paperwork, including criminal complaints and related paperwork.
Provide security for courts, judges, and the judicial annex when required.
Enforce Federal and State laws and County ordinances; book suspects into jail.
Provide backup to deputies as needed.
Follow department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and officer-safety practices; operate equipment safely.
Maintain positive interactions with the public, colleagues, and department members and perform other routine or special duties.