Field Deputy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect evidence and property from crime scenes; document chain of custody of evidence, locate witnesses to a crime; package evidence, secure crime scene, locate and protect latent evidence, establish security perimeter at major crime, etc.
• Respond and conduct preliminary investigation of events related to homicide, rape, robbery, traffic accidents that may include fatalities, and death/bodies found.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and mouth to mouth resuscitation; apply basic first aid to unresponsive/ unconscious persons.
• Administer first aid to control bleeding and treat amputations, fire or chemical burns, convulsions, diabetic reaction, electric shock, gunshot wounds, heart attack, overdose, poisoning or stab wounds and other trauma.
• Evacuate areas endangered by explosive or toxic gases, liquids or other spilled materials and evacuate buildings, vehicles and surrounding areas in response to bomb threats.
• Mediate domestic disputes and talk with persons attempting to commit suicide in an effort to get them to delay or stop their attempt.
• Use protective gear to prevent contact with infectious diseases.
• Engage in high-speed pursuit under exigent circumstances only or response driving in congested areas, off road, and open road. Operate vehicle in clear or inclement weather, dirt, graveled or paved road and transport prisoners.
• Use Of Deadly Force: Clean and inspect weapons; participate and qualify in firearms training, discharge firearm at person, draw weapon to protect self from third party; fire weapon in nighttime combat (not including training); and fire weapon in daytime combat (not including training).
• Criminal Investigation: Interrogate suspects; interview complainants, witnesses, etc.; Report writing by summarizing the statements of witnesses and complainants; participate in raids and searches.
• Powers Of Arrest And Control: Inspect patrol vehicle for weapons and contraband after prisoner transport. Execute arrest warrants, advise persons of constitutional rights, apprehend and place juvenile offenders in custody, arrest persons with or without a warrant, conduct field searches on arrested persons, conduct frisk and pat down, handcuff suspects or prisoners, search automobile incident to arrest, seize contraband, weapons and stolen property from suspects, break up fights between two or more persons, subdue physically attacking persons or persons resisting arrest, disarm violent armed suspect and pull person out of vehicle who is resisting arrest.
• Traffic Control: Administer field sobriety tests, complete OUI/DWI arrest reports, execute stop of motor vehicle and approach and talk to operator and passengers, observe occupants of stopped vehicles to identify unusual or suspicious actions, execute felony motor vehicle stop and stop vehicles to investigate, warn or arrest occupants.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and clear a background check that may involve fingerprinting.
• Must be a citizen of the United States and has reached the age of majority.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test, oral board interview, firearms certification, medical exam, and a psychological test.
• Must have obtained or be able to obtain law enforcement certification from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety within one year or have completed a New Mexico law enforcement academy (certifiable).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of the shift Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Under-Sheriff and County Sheriff. OIC-Officer in Charge in the absence of the Corporal.

Supervises no one.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, speaking, hearing, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is frequently required to operate a variety of standard office equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, calculator, telephone, cellphone, fax machine, copier, and projector.

Work Environment

• Office work is usually performed under typical office conditions; the noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office, with some background noise, depending on the activity level within the Sheriff’s department.
• Outdoor work is performed under variable weather conditions, including temperature extremes; the employee is exposed to hazards associated with the environment including fumes, dust and insects, wild or domesticated animals; the noise level can be loud when working in the field; work is subject to frequent fluctuations and includes customer interaction and can be stressful.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Long/Short Term Disability

Required Question

I have read the above Position Specifications. *
Have you ever worked for Luna County before? *
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 valid driver's license with no restrictions? *