Deputy Sheriff

Roswell, NM
Chaves County Sheriff

Salary: $46,300.80 – $56,222.40 Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible for patrolling state, federal and county roads and insures the protection of life and property of county residents through the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for the patrol of state, federal and county roads to insure the safety and protection of property and lives of both county and non-county residents.
  • Patrol designated areas of the county in a police unit to preserve law and order, to prevent criminal activity and to enforce traffic laws.
  • Respond to calls for service, conduct criminal investigations and prepare complete and concise reports on activities.
  • At scene of crime, administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and makes arrests.
  • Collects property and evidence for court presentation; documents property seized and evidence collected and automobiles held or impounded in reports and/or Records Management System.
  • Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities.
  • Issues criminal and traffic citations.
  • Testifies as a witness in court.
  • Issuing criminal and civil process, serves Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’s) and Orders of Protection.
  • Conduct accident investigations, to include examining vehicles and roadways, observing any traffic control devices and obstruction to view; take necessary measurements; providing first-aid for injured, taking safeguards to prevent further accidents; interview principals and witnesses, take statements from the driver’s and witnesses when necessary.
  • Assist with crowd control at accident scenes or disturbances.
  • Transport prisoners to and from court hearings, state mental institutions, state prisons and local detention facilities and any other institutions/facilities, when as necessary and/or as required by court order.
  • Maintain security in District Court as required and Magistrate Court when needed.
  • Assists detention center personnel in averting jail riots and escapes.
  • Participates in training activities at the Law Enforcement Academy or other training sites; may instruct or establish curriculum for instructional purposes.
  • Deliver lectures and presentations when assigned.
  • Registers Sex Offenders and/or conducts address verifications as required in the Sex Offender Notification and Registration Act
  • Performs other related police duties as assigned.
  • Know and understand County Personnel Policy and departmental policies pertinent to their position and perform all related police duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Education/Training/ Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; U.S. citizen; 21 years of age
  • Experience Substitution: N/A
  • Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. driver’s license with a good driving record. Must be a New Mexico State certified Peace Officer or become certified within one (1) year.
  • Desirable Qualifications: Two (2) years’ experience in law enforcement field or related applicable experience. Skilled in the use of firearms, restraining equipment, legal rights of prisoners and laws of arrest, search and seizure and evidence. Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Other: No prior D.W.I. arrest or convictions within the last thirty-six (36) months whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action. No multiple D.W.I. arrests or convictions within the last six (6) years whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action. No prior felony arrests. Cannot have been convicted of Domestic Violence Act. No misdemeanor arrests within the last thirty-six (36) months. Must live in Chaves County as a condition of employment.