Deputy Sheriff Cadet chez Grant, County of (NM), NM

About the Department

Under moderate supervision, enforces laws and ordinances, maintains order, prevents crime, makes arrests (citations or warnings) of criminal law violators, performs community education and advocacy, provides protective patrol services and community based policing, provides arbitration in neighborhood and family disputes, performs crisis intervention, and recovers stolen property.  

Position Duties

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative 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 tasks.

• Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, domestic disputes, robberies, assaults, and other felonies and misdemeanors
• Patrol a designated area in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot to preserve law and order
• Enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow.
• Assists accident victims, and investigates cause of accidents; apprehends suspects.
• Search, inspect, transport, and take custody of prisoners; advises subjects of their rights; secures the crime scene.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, identifies and instructs witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed reports.
• Investigates suspicious conditions; conducts primary investigations of attempted or committed crimes.
• Prepares investigative reports; prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for proper action; interviews witnesses.
• Appears in court to present evidence, prosecutes and testifies on behalf of the state; maintains professional demeanor in the courtroom.
• Prepare and submit daily activities and other written reports to superior officers.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and county policies and procedures.
• Work under pressure (i.e. handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly)  

Non Essential Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED certificate
• Must be a U.S. citizen, and 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Valid New Mexico State Driver’s License.        Must have a good driving record to be insurable for liability purposes.
• No DUI convictions within the past three (3) years.
• No Felony Convictions and no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Shall maintain residence within fifty (50) miles of the exterior boundary of Grant County.
• Must obtain Law Enforcement Certification within one (1) year of hire.

Other Qualifications

Professional Requirements:

• Successful completion of required training, including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Defensive Driving within one year from the date of hire. 
• Adhere to the dress code, uniform or business casual dress is neat and clean.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled. 
• Represent the County in a positive and professional manner at all times, including the use of tact when working with a wide range of individuals, including the public, often under tense circumstances.
• Comply with all County policies and procedures, and standards regarding ethical business practices in accordance with the Governmental Conduct Act.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must satisfactorily complete a Fitness Assessment, and a Written Exam to advance in the hiring process.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Background Investigation.
• Must participate in and successfully pass a Background Interview.
• Must complete a Personal History / PEP Questionnaire.
• Must successfully pass an Oral Board Interview.
• Must submit to and pass a Polygraph Examination.
• Must complete and satisfactorily pass a Psychological Evaluation.
• Must successfully pass a Medical Examination, including a Drug & Alcohol Analysis Test.
• Safety-Sensitive and DOT positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.