Sheriff Deputy I

$70,782 - $70,782/Yr

Santa Fe County - Santa Fe, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Fe, NM

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Sheriff Deputy I position is responsible for performing a full range of police work to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws. This role involves patrolling county areas, responding to calls, conducting investigations, and providing assistance in emergency situations. The deputy will also engage with the community through training and outreach programs, ensuring public safety and compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrols County areas and roads to provide immediate response to calls and enforce traffic safety.
• Conducts roving and targeted patrols to prevent and reduce entry crimes, trespass, vandalism, and damage to property.
• Carries out field interviews, interrogations, and arrests based on reasonable suspicion and probable cause.
• Conducts criminal surveillance and performs preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes.
• Assists investigators at major crime scenes and aids citizens in need of medical or emergency assistance.
• Provides traffic control and accident investigation as needed, and participates in sobriety checkpoints.
• Appears in court to give testimony and serves civil and criminal paperwork.
• Transports prisoners as required, including extraditions, and follows all policies and procedures established by the Sheriff's Office.
• Prepares and submits timely, accurate, and complete paperwork as required.
• Provides security for courts, judges, and the judicial annex when required.
• Books suspects into jail and processes criminal complaints and related paperwork.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner and follows established officer safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy law officer certification program.
• 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.

Benefits

• Union eligibility after completion of one (1) year probationary period.