Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV405: Cadet Sheriff Officer

Cadet Sheriff Officer

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV405
4
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
21.15 - 25.00 - 30.13 USD Hourly
$21.15 - $25.00 - $30.13
$43,992.00 - $52,000.00 - $62,670.40

POSITION SUMMARY

Cadet Sheriff Officer, 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.


*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.


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.

  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
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