What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Entry position at County of San Juan (NM)?
Under general supervision, provides safety and security to citizens within the community through the patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, response to calls for assistance and prosecution of cases.
To view the full Essential Job Functions list, along with the entire Job Description, please visit our website: https://www.sjcounty.net/government/human-resources
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- State of New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy certification (obtained within one-year of employment).
- Successful completion of Sheriff’s Office Field Training & Evaluation Program.
- Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license.
- Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures; may be subject to extended periods of driving police vehicle; may be subject to dangerous machinery or physical harm such as vehicles, gunshots, and physical attacks.
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, infectious and communicable diseases; may be required to physically restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
- Full-time work hours for this position consist of rotating shift work, nights and weekend shifts and overtime. Rotating shifts is a requirement for the operations of this facility.
- Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
- Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
- Enforces local and state laws and regulations.
- Patrols assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators; drives vehicle through assigned area, observing traffic violations and issuing citations.
- Responds to non-routine and extraordinary situations; responds to calls of criminal activity and accidents; restores peace.
- Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic f low, assist accident victims, and investigate causes of accidents.
- Performs traffic enforcement enforces driving under the influence (DUI) violations and completes related reports.
To view the full Essential Job Functions list, along with the entire Job Description, please visit our website: https://www.sjcounty.net/government/human-resources
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