Deputy Sheriff

About the role

Responsible for patrolling state, federal and county roads and insures the protection of life and property of county residents through the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the county in a police unit to preserve law and order, to prevent criminal activity and to enforce traffic laws.
• Respond to calls for service, conduct criminal investigations and prepare complete and concise reports on activities.
• At scene of crime, administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, locate witnesses and make arrests.
• Collect property and evidence for court presentation; document property seized and evidence collected and automobiles held or impounded in reports and/or Records Management System.
• Interview persons with complaints and inquiries and attempt to make the proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities.
• Issue criminal and traffic citations.
• Testify as a witness in court.
• Issue criminal and civil process, serve Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’s) and Orders of Protection.
• Conduct accident investigations, examine vehicles and roadways, observe traffic control devices and obstruction to view; take necessary measurements; provide first-aid for injured, take safeguards to prevent further accidents; interview principals and witnesses, take statements from the driver’s and witnesses when necessary.
• Assist with crowd control at accident scenes or disturbances.
• Transport prisoners to and from court hearings, state mental institutions, state prisons and local detention facilities and any other institutions/facilities, when as necessary and/or as required by court order.
• Maintain security in District Court as required and Magistrate Court when needed.
• Assists detention center personnel in averting jail riots and escapes.
• Participate in training activities at the Law Enforcement Academy or other training sites; may instruct or establish curriculum for instructional purposes.
• Deliver lectures and presentations when assigned.
• Register Sex Offenders and/or conduct address verifications as required in the Sex Offender Notification and Registration Act.
• Perform other related police duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• U.S. citizen
• 21 years of age
• Valid NM driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must be a New Mexico State certified Peace Officer or become certified within one (1) year
• Two (2) years’ experience in law enforcement field or related applicable experience
• Skilled in the use of firearms, restraining equipment, legal rights of prisoners and laws of arrest, search and seizure and evidence
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications

Desirable Qualifications

• No prior D.W.I. arrest or convictions within the last thirty-six (36) months whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action.
• No multiple D.W.I. arrests or convictions within the last six (6) years whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action.
• No prior felony arrests.
• No misdemeanor arrests within the last thirty-six (36) months.
• Must live in Chaves County as a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Deputy will be given training in and be expected to know state criminal and civil law and county ordinances, motor vehicle law, county patrol areas, and first aid.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid NM driver’s license with a good driving record. Must be a New Mexico State certified Peace Officer or become certified within one (1) year.
• Physical Demands: This position requires a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, running, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting and driving an automobile. Operation of a vehicle throughout the county and ability to traverse rough terrain and uneven surfaces, as necessary. Frequent local travel within the boundaries of Chaves County is required in the course of job performance.
• Safety Requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County. Employees should be aware that there may be personal danger involved when dealing with inmates and suspects and in the general course of duties for this position and act accordingly at all times.
• Work Environment: Work will largely be performed in the field with some time spent in the office completing paperwork or time testifying in court. The indoor work is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated and involves typical risks associated with an office environment that require normal safety precautions and safe work practices. Essential duties are performed outdoors under various weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures. The outdoor work surfaces are subject to wet or dry natural ground, uneven terrain, landscaped areas, or asphalt and concrete surfaces. This work involves typical risks associated with outdoor environments and weather conditions and requires normal safety precautions and safe work practices.

Benefits

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class. Chaves County provides a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability insurance, a retirement plan through PERA, a deferred compensation plan, life insurance, and more. Additionally, we offer paid holidays, vacation days, a yearly personal day, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 27 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class.

Required Questions

• Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
• Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
• Do you have a NM Drivers License?