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Sheriff Deputy

TORRANCE COUNTY Occupation: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Location: Estancia, NM - 87016 Positions available: 1
Job #: 938132 Source: New Mexico Jobs
Posted: 1/24/2025 Updated: 2/25/2025 Expires: 3/31/2025
Web Site: New Mexico Jobs Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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  • Perform a wide range of duties, as assigned to enforce various laws and ordinances, and to protect the general public’s constitutional rights, as provided for under county, state and federal laws.
  • Works from rotating shift patrol assignments, to operate a patrol vehicle in a designed district of the county, with full responsibility for proper personal conduct and enhancement of the county’s police image, while carrying out the duties of law enforcement being ever mindful of the constitutional rights of citizenry, both on and off duty. Maintains radio contact in accordance with regulations.
  • Duties may involve routine traffic control in areas not afforded normal police protection, as well as certain Pueblos under contract to the county.
  • Routine traffic control may involve the apprehension of person(s) apparently disobedient of traffic and driving laws and regulations.
  • Assist in the operation of checkpoints and roadblocks to apprehend escaped or wanted criminals, DWI’s an unlicensed or otherwise illegal vehicle operator, drug traffickers, etc.
  • May also be called upon, to investigate domestic difficulties, highway accidents, and other situations needing attention.
  • Coordinates and cooperates as necessary with other policing agencies. This may involve special conditions, such as undercover personnel involving drugs and other related instances and investigations involving homicide and other felony investigations.
  • Responsible for community policing within Torrance County.
  • Must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate level of force to be utilized.
  • As necessary, off-duty personnel may be called into work.
  • May be called as a witness in a court of law.
  • Prosecute minor misdemeanor offenses, such as traffic violations and DWI’s.
  • Transports detained person(s) to detention centers.
  • Protects or escorts witnesses or victims assigned to them.
  • May also be assigned to provide escort service for parades, or in the movement of major vehicles or projects over highways where safe passage is required.
  • Deliver Summons, Writs, Subpoenas and other court ordered documents.
  • Remains constantly aware of various laws and related changes, making investigations within our own authority, and communicates information to higher authority, and to protect evidence until released.
  • May be required to administer First Aid.
  • May be required to deal with aggressive animals.
  • Files various reports in an adequate manner, ensuring proper details.
  • Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.


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TORRANCE COUNTY
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https://torrancecountynm.org

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Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Dental, Life Insurance, Medical, Other, Sick Leave, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Not Available
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Type of Job: Regular Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Permanent Employment
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Minimum Experience Required: 2 months
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Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required License/Certification: NMLEA
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Torrance County, NM for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers and for the related occupational group of Protective Service Occupations on March 6, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersBright Outlook Nationally 1
Protective Service Occupations 4
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There were 1 job openings advertised online in Torrance County, NM for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers on March 6, 2025. There are also 4 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Protective Service Occupations in Torrance County, NM on March 6, 2025.
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