Sheriff Deputy III

Law Enforcement Officer

Performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws.

Essential job functions include patrolling county areas and roads for immediate response to calls, enforcing traffic safety, and reducing or preventing crime; conducting roving and targeted patrols on homes and businesses to prevent and reduce entry crimes, trespass, vandalism, and damage to property; conducting neighborhood watch training to the general public; carrying out field interviews, interrogations, and arrests as necessary based upon reasonable suspicion and probable cause; conducting criminal surveillance; performing preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes committed within the patrol area; assisting investigators at major crime scenes; aiding citizens in need of medical, emergency, or motorist assistance; providing traffic control and accident investigation as needed or required; participating in sobriety check points; responding to emergency situations when assigned; assisting in serving arrest warrants; appearing in court to give testimony as required; serving both civil and criminal paperwork; transporting prisoners as required including extraditions; following all policies and procedures, rules and regulations established by the department; carrying out duties in a professional and ethical manner; preparing and submitting timely, accurate, and complete paperwork as required; maintaining positive interaction with the public, colleagues, and members of the department; providing security for courts, judges, and the judicial annex when required to do so; enforcing federal and state laws and county ordinances; booking suspects into jail, processing and submitting criminal complaints and related paperwork; providing back-up to deputies as needed; operating all equipment in a safe manner; following established officer safety practices; and carrying out other routine or special duties.

Knowledge / skills include working knowledge of geography, the street system and routes of the county; of traffic codes; of personal safety procedures; of principles of first aid; of the operation of equipment of criminal codes; and of the state and federal statutes, practices, and theory of established procedures. Ability to operate police vehicle, firearms, and other assigned equipment; to evaluate and determine appropriate action in a variety of routine and emergency situations; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish effective relationships within the workplace; to deal positively with the public at large; to accept direction and guidance from senior commanders; ability to work well under pressure; to implement all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the department; and 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.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 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 conditions include work performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions. Work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. Travel is required. May require arduous physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. Manual and finger dexterity required. 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. Conditions of employment include selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid pre-employment physical and drug / alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening and psychological exam. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a county vehicle during the performance of his / her duties. Selected candidate must 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. Subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Santa Fe County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.