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.