Public Safety Aide

Primary Purpose

Provide public safety service and support to the community that might be delayed due to workload and calls for service of sworn deputies.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to assigned requests for service and conduct preliminary investigation on traffic related matters.
• Examine roadways for hazards and clear obstructions if necessary.
• Direct traffic during special events, emergencies, or when traffic conditions warrant special control.
• Provide sworn testimony in court.
• Conduct escorts.
• Initiate and coordinate medical response as needed.
• Answer basic questions from the public, assist motorists, pedestrians, and other citizens.
• Monitor Santa Fe County owned cameras.
• Complete written reports as required.
• Enforce County Ordinances.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of the county geography, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, principles of first aid, operation of tool and equipment, and department rules and regulations.
• Skill in communications, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to learn and analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action under stress and in a variety of circumstances dealing with human behavior, to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to enforce NM State Statutes.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude.

Supplemental Information

• Working Conditions: Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The 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.
• Conditions Of Employment: The selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, the selected candidate must submit to and pass a county-paid criminal background screening. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of the county geography, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, principles of first aid, operation of tool and equipment, and department rules and regulations.
• Skill in communications, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to learn and analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action under stress and in a variety of circumstances dealing with human behavior, to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to enforce NM State Statutes.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

Required Question

• 01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
• 02 Will you be at least 18 years of age at hire?
• 03 Do you have a valid driver's license?
• 04 Do you have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude?