Sheriff
SANTA FE COUNTY SHERIFF – SANTA FE, New Mexico
Salary Information
Entry Level Salary: Academy Graduate: Lateral:
Job Description
++Performs a full range of Law Enforcement duties to protect life and property through the enforcement of State and Federal Laws by:++
Investigating motor vehicle crashes, crimes against property, and violent crimes
Performs traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement to include issuing citations
Conducts crime prevention activities to include community events
Operating vehicles in routine and emergency situations
Receiving training in report preparation and other general police paperwork
Testify in court in relation to all cases handled
Must learn how to use specialized equipment, such as firearms, communication equipment, and computers
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other law enforcement, and the general public
Ability to meet deadlines with strict time constraints
Under close supervision, Deputies perform routine residential and commercial patrols in rural and urban areas of Santa Fe County
For further job description information go to www.santafecountynm.gov under Sheriff Deputy Cadet or Sheriff Deputy Lateral job description(s) in the PDF file
Additional Information
Work is performed inside and outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions
May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes, and any other injuries that could be associated with your duties as a Deputy Sheriff
May require demanding physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions
Irregular work hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty may be required
++Career Opportunities:++
Patrol Division
Bike Team
Criminal Investigations Division (Detective)
Traffic/DWI Division
Community Support Services/Civil Division
Narcotics Agent(s)
S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics)
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Instructor
Traffic Homicide Team
Warrants/Fugitive Division
Court services
K-9 Handler
Honor Guard
Motorcycle Traffic Unit
Job Requirements
Age: Age 21yrs old (Cadet) & Lateral- No Restrict Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent Experience: None (Cadet) & Credit up to 4yrs (Lateral)
Must have a record clear of any felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude
Must have a good driving record. Must possess a valid class D New Mexico driver’s license. If an applicant currently possesses an out of state driver’s license he/she must obtain a New Mexico driver’s license within six (6) weeks after graduating the NMDPS Academy or gaining lateral employment.
Must be 21 years of age upon completion of the NMDPS Academy
Must be a United States citizen and establish New Mexico residency within six (6) months of hire date.
Must successfully pass, a written examination (Lateral and cadet), a series of physical agility tests (Cadet only), an oral interview, a complete background investigation, a psychological examination as to whether the candidate is free of any mental or emotional condition which might adversely affect performance (Cadet and Out of State Lateral) – In State Certified Lateral does not need a psychological exam).
