Santa Fe County
Sheriff Deputy Cadet
Santa Fe County - Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, 87501
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Overview
Salary :
$60,320.00 Annually Location :
Santa Fe, NM Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500600 Department:
Sheriff's Office Opening Date:
08/01/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
NMCPSO Department Contact Information:
Rosa Vigil (505) 986-2428 Union Eligibility:
Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County Budget Amount:
Position is budgeted at $29.00 hourly, commensurate with related education and experience
Primary Purpose Serves in a training capacity for the purpose of observing and assisting experienced Deputies in order to be evaluated for suitability for performing County law enforcement duties.
Essential Job Functions
Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer in routine residential and commercial patrols;
Observes and assists in investigations of motor vehicle accidents, crimes against property and violent crimes;
Observes and assists in traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement including issuing citations; operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations;
Receives training in reports preparation and other general duty police work; and may testify in court.
Knowledge / Skills:
Some knowledge of County geography.
Ability to learn how to use specialized equipment such as firearms, communication, equipment, and computers; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; to meet deadlines with severe time constraint.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude, and establish New Mexico residence within six (6) months of hire date.
Must pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, background investigation, drug/alcohol and physical screening, if applicable.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions. Work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours. Travel is required. May require arduous physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. Manual and finger dexterity required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes. May be subject to exposure to CRT's and VDT's. May be subject to life threatening situations.
Conditions of Employment:
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening and psychological exam. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Selected candidate must successfully pass and receive certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety withinone year of employment. Subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation. Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Gym Membership To learn more details, visit our website: 01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
Applicant must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
I understand and will be 21 years of age by the time of graduation I understand but will not be 21 years of age by the time of graduation I do not understand the age requirement for graduation
04
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Yes, I understand the requirement of citizenship I do not understand the requirement of citizenship
05
Do you have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude?
Yes No
Required Question
$60,320.00 Annually Location :
Santa Fe, NM Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500600 Department:
Sheriff's Office Opening Date:
08/01/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
NMCPSO Department Contact Information:
Rosa Vigil (505) 986-2428 Union Eligibility:
Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County Budget Amount:
Position is budgeted at $29.00 hourly, commensurate with related education and experience
Primary Purpose Serves in a training capacity for the purpose of observing and assisting experienced Deputies in order to be evaluated for suitability for performing County law enforcement duties.
Essential Job Functions
Accompanies an experienced County law enforcement officer in routine residential and commercial patrols;
Observes and assists in investigations of motor vehicle accidents, crimes against property and violent crimes;
Observes and assists in traffic control duties and traffic code enforcement including issuing citations; operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations;
Receives training in reports preparation and other general duty police work; and may testify in court.
Knowledge / Skills:
Some knowledge of County geography.
Ability to learn how to use specialized equipment such as firearms, communication, equipment, and computers; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; to meet deadlines with severe time constraint.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude, and establish New Mexico residence within six (6) months of hire date.
Must pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, background investigation, drug/alcohol and physical screening, if applicable.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions. Work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours. Travel is required. May require arduous physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. Manual and finger dexterity required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes. May be subject to exposure to CRT's and VDT's. May be subject to life threatening situations.
Conditions of Employment:
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening and psychological exam. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Selected candidate must successfully pass and receive certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety withinone year of employment. Subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation. Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Gym Membership To learn more details, visit our website: 01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
Applicant must be 21 years of age by the time of graduation from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
I understand and will be 21 years of age by the time of graduation I understand but will not be 21 years of age by the time of graduation I do not understand the age requirement for graduation
04
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Yes, I understand the requirement of citizenship I do not understand the requirement of citizenship
05
Do you have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude?
Yes No
Required Question