Court Deputy

Closes On: December 31, 2023 at 05:00 PM MST Department: Sheriff Job Status: Full-Time Days: Mon.
, Tue.
, Wed.
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, Fri.
Rate of Pay: MIN $15.
5687 - MID $19.
0793 Position Type: Full-Time Status: Until Filled Summary Responsible for the Court Security, ensuring the safety and protection of lives and property of Curry County residents and maintaining prisoner security while extraditing or transporting to various courts, medical appointments, and other obligations as required by the courts and as directed by the Sheriff.
Position requires working under stress.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications - • One (1) year experience in courtroom security preferred; knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county laws and policies preferred.
Education or experience in interpersonal communications will be helpful but not required.
• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations requiring tact and diplomacy, understanding and good judgement; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; be courteous to the public and must be physically fit.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English.
A written aptitude test may be given.
Basic oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 and no color blindness.
• Must qualify with handgun and shotgun with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must have good hearing and reflexes.
• Must be able to render creditable testimony in a Court of Law.
• 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.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed on job description.
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• 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.
Benefits Curry County contributes 20.
66% and employee contributes 5.
79% 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 If you would like your application to be processed, please submit the required documents listed below.
If you do not have access to a printer and/or scanner, please contact the Personnel Office at 575-763-6016 and we will assist you.
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 - Court 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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