Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Primary Purpose

Serves in a training capacity for the purpose of observing and assisting experienced Deputies in order to be evaluated for suitability for performing County law enforcement duties.

• Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer in routine residential and commercial patrols;
• Observes and assists in investigations of motor vehicle accidents, crimes against property and violent crimes;
• Observes and assists in traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement including issuing citations; operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations;
• Receives training in reports preparation and other general duty police work; and may testify in court.

• Some knowledge of County geography.
• Ability to learn how to use specialized equipment such as firearms, communication, equipment, and computers; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the general public; to meet deadlines with severe time constraint.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude, and establish New Mexico residence within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, background investigation, drug/alcohol and physical screening, if applicable.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Working Conditions

Work is 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 ft 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

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 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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.