DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer law enforcement activities for all assigned bureaus as a commander.
- Plan daily operations, assign and direct personnel, and conduct performance evaluations to ensure compliance with law enforcement standards.
- Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures, rules and regulations, special orders, standing orders, and legal requirements of the Sheriff’s Office.
- Establish effective quality control and data analysis practices. Provide leadership while planning, evaluating, and observing staff to ensure professional skills are used to meet operational goals.
- Meet regularly with Chief Deputies or Division Commanders to identify, discuss, and resolve operational issues.
- Enforce the chain-of-command and ensure Deputies operate in accordance with professional ethics and accepted law enforcement procedures.
- Analyze new laws, methods, and technological advancements in crime detection, prevention, and law enforcement to improve departmental effectiveness and compliance.
- Prepare reports and planning materials.
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's office.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Criminology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Fourteen (14) years of directly related work experience.
- Ten (10) years of Management experience in field operations and criminal investigations and experience with officer involved shootings and Department of Justice (DOJ).
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hold current certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of New Mexico.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding alcohol and drug use.
- Comply with all County safety guidelines.
- Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Complete required supervisory training, if applicable.
- Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of employment and maintain a valid license while employed in this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Perform most essential duties indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Occasionally perform duties outdoors and may be exposed to natural weather conditions.
- May be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, fumes and odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile or dangerous situations.
- Indoor work surfaces are generally level, carpeted, or tiled, and may involve stairs.
- Outdoor work surfaces may be even or uneven, wet or dry, and may include stairs, ladders, inclines, or hills.
- Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
- Remain on call for emergency situations.
- Work hazards include operating a vehicle and managing a high-stress workload.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Use standard administrative equipment, including telephone, computer, fax machine, copy machine, pager, and two-way radio.
- Use security equipment, restraints, mace, and weapons as needed and based on assignment.
- Use first aid equipment, oxygen, fire extinguishers, and other safety gear as necessary.
- Operate a County vehicle as assigned.
- Handle a variety of forms, reports, writing utensils, and standard office supplies during administrative duties.