Job description

102 Grant Ave; Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Phone: 505-992-9880 Fax: 505-992-9895

Job Title: Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Department/Division: Sheriff’s Office
Salary: $25.30/hr. Range: 13
Position Status: Full–Time/ Classified
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job #: 10-2022-001

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge / Skills:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• COVID Vaccine: The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Santa Fe County employees unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law.

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 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:

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.

Apply Online at: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/human_resources/employment_applications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official Santa Fe County employment

application. Proof of education, certificates and/or endorsements must be attached to each application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID Vaccine: The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Santa Fe County employees unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law

Work Location: One location

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