Sheriff Deputy III

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Department: Sheriff's Office

Job classification: Sheriff Deputy III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

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 checkpoints; 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions Work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday and…