Deputy Sheriff I & II

Alamogordo, NM
Otero County Sheriff

Position Summary:

To perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work and to patrol assigned areas, answer calls and complaints, and investigate crimes.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform the full range of patrol duties; protect life and property; enforce all state statutes and County ordinances that apply, check suspicious vehicles and persons; assist other agencies as necessary.
  • Respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls, including traffic, assault/domestic situations, burglary/larceny, child abuse/rape, bar fights/disturbances, homicide/accidental death, natural death, drug interdiction, and white-collar crimes.
  • Maintain awareness of appropriate procedures as it relates to crimes, including arrest, jail bookings, defensive tactics, pursuit driving, road blocks, urgent calls, domestic violence, citations, and related procedures.
  • Perform search and investigation activities involving interviewing suspects and victims, applying for search and arrest warrants, affidavits, and investigating cases.
  • Perform routine crime scene investigations; collect evidence at a crime scene, take photographs and draw diagrams, retain latent and patent fingerprints, prepare evidence for court, make court appearances and testify in court.
  • Investigate arson calls, secure crime scenes, collect evidence, determine cause and manner, and follow up as necessary.
  • Perform a variety of community service type functions, including delivering subpoenas, summons, warrants, and writs, transport prisoners, and serve as court security; assist with animal control functions necessary.
  • Render first aid as necessary; assess injuries and determine appropriate treatment within first aid guidelines and procedures.
  • Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with the public, other law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies, coordinate with Federal Law Enforcement, make school and other civic appearances.
  • Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • This position requires a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
  • Possession of a current Certificate of Law Enforcement issued by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
  • Experience Required: None

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