Certified Deputy Sheriff

Silver City, NM
Grant County Sheriff

Salary: $22.15 per hour

Position Summary:

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.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, and 18 years of age at the time of employment.
  • Certified Law Enforcement Officer
  • Shall maintain residence within 30 miles of the exterior boundary of Grant County.
  • No DUI convictions within the past three years.
  • No Felony Convictions and no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid New Mexico Driver’s License with verified record of good driving history
  • Other (e.g., complete & pass background investigation, firearms certification, background check, etc.).
  • Successfully pass post offer drug & alcohol test and complete medical exam.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus