Deputy Sheriff

Closes On: December 31, 2023 at 05:00 PM MST Department: Sheriff Job Status: Full-Time Rate of Pay: Certified MIN $19.
9297 - MID $24.
4236 - Non-Certified $18.
0550 Position Type: Full-Time Status: Until Filled Summary Responsible for the enforcement of New Mexico Statutes Annotated and Curry County ordinances, protection of life and property; conservation of the peace, with commission to apprehend, arrest and bring before the proper court all violators within the County of Curry, and performing other duties imposed by law.
Duties include, but not limited to, conducting criminal and crash investigations; serving civil and criminal process; conflict resolution; preserving the peace; arresting and incarcerating violators of the law; provide testimony in County and district courts in traffic, criminal, and civil cases.
Prepare a variety of documents and reports.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications - • High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be able to be certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and pass physical testing as a Peace Officer within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county laws and policies preferred.
Education or experience in interpersonal communications will be helpful by not required.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations required tact, understanding and good judgement; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; establish good working relationships with prisoners, courts, general public and other staff members.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment screening and background check; • Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
Must obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
Must complete a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course within first year of hire.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain proficiency with firearms for both day and night.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed on job description.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described on job description.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed on job description.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.
Physical Requirements Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical agility test.
See the following information regarding: 1.
Mile and a half run - 15:54 2.
300 meter run - 71 seconds 3.
Push-ups - 15 - one minute time limit 4.
Sit-ups - 27 - one minute time limit Benefits For Law Enforcement Employees (Deputy) Curry County contributes 20.
15% and employee contributes 14.
85% each pay period into the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Curry County pays 80% of medical premiums.
Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance offered as well.
Curry County provides a $50,000 life insurance policy for all employees.
Dependent and Spouse Life Insurance Benefits available.
11 paid Holidays per year.
8 hours Personal Day per year.
80 hours Paid Vacation per year.
96 hours Paid Sick Leave per year.
Disclaimer NOTICE - In making this application for employment with Curry County, I understand and agree that: 1.
Any misrepresentations made by me in this application will be sufficient cause not to hire or cause to terminate my employment; 2.
As a condition of employment, I am to be governed by all County ordinances, rules, policies and procedures; 3.
Refusal to submit to search by authorized personnel of my person or property while on County premises is grounds for discharge; 4.
As a condition of employment, I must pass a physical examination, a drug/alcohol test and submit to random testing as prescribed by County policy.
I authorize Curry County to investigate all statements made in this application.
I agree not to hold Curry County, or any of my previous employers or references liable in any matter concerning the information they may provide.
Curry County desires to obtain the best possible employees and affords equal opportunities for employment to all.
Curry County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability.
Application Special Instructions Please print, complete and upload the waiver below.
This must be notarized when submitting.
Release of Information Waiver.
pdf Please print, complete and upload the Certification form for Veterans' Interviews below.
Certification form for Veterans' Interviews.
pdf Please print, complete and upload the job description below.
Sheriff - Sheriff Deputy 2023.
pdf Please print, complete and upload the Advisement Regarding False Statements below.
CCSO Advisement Regarding False Statements.
pdf For an application to be complete with the Sheriff's Office, the following Personal History Statement will also need to be completed and submitted with any requested documentation in person to Undersheriff Brockett at the Curry County Sheriff's Office.
Undersheriff Brockett can be contacted at 575-769-2335 or mbrockett@currrycounty.
org with any questions you may have.
Personal History Statement.
pdf Also, please note that to be considered for a position within the Curry County Sheriff's Office, you must complete ACT WorkKeys testing for the following applied math, workplace documents, and graphic literacy.
Please contact New Mexico Workforce Connection at to (575) 762-4571 to set up a testing session as soon as possible.
Additional information regarding ACT WorkKeys can be found at https://www.
act.
org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers/assessments.
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