Sheriff Deputy Cadet

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May testify in court.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Some knowledge of County geography.
• Ability to learn how to use specialized equipment such as firearms, communication equipment, and computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual and finger dexterity required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week.

• 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
• Leave and Retirement
• Additional Employee Benefits
• Employee Development Program