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Sergeant 10 Training - DASO (Finance)



NOTICE TO APPLICANT
This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

**This is a bargaining unit position**

**An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application**

TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 26TH AND 27TH.

Use a percentage scoring system to equally weigh each criterion of the assessment for a total score of 100%:

o Oral board = 33.33%
o Written project = 33.33%
o Tabletop scenario = 33.33%
o TOTAL SCORE = 100%

Establish a minimum passing score of 60% overall

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Performs field supervision of assigned personnel of one of the Department's Units, Shifts, Sections, Teams, Squads and/or Details, maintains good personnel relations, safety practices, resolves day-to-day operational problems and questions arising from personnel and the public and enforces law enforcement administrative policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

This is a safety sensitive position

As a lead worker performs supervisory duties in the absence of a Lieutenant, tasks include, but will vary greatly due to assignments in Metro Narcotics, Criminal Investigations, Traffic, Training, Court Security & Transport, Legal Services, and/or Internal Affairs, but are not limited to:

  • Field supervision duties of assigned personnel include, conducts shift briefing, reviews and approves reports, performs uniform and vehicle inspections, generates daily roster and daily shift notes, observes and coaches deputy field performance of duty, completes first report of injury for work-related accidents; generates draft performance evaluations and fact finds for investigations as assigned
  • Answers calls for service and complaints and performs all functions of a Deputy as necessary such as automobile crashes, domestic disputes, robberies, assaults, and other felonies and misdemeanors
  • Patrols designated area in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot to preserve law and order, enforces traffic and other laws and ordinance, assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow, assists accident victims, and investigates cause of accidents, apprehends suspects, searches, inspects, transports, and takes custody of prisoners, advises subjects of their rights
  • Secures the crime scene, conducts preliminary investigations, identifies and instructs witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed reports and investigates suspicious conditions.
  • Conducts primary investigations of attempted or committed crimes; prepares investigative reports, prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for proper action, interviews witnesses, appears in court to present evidence, prosecute and testify on behalf of the state, maintains professional demeanor in the courtroom, ensures that evidence is properly secured, stored and readily retrievable
  • Identifies community problems that can be resolved through proactive measures, attends neighborhood block parties and meetings to enhance community-policing efforts
  • Serves as Field Training Officer or supervisor for trainees upon their graduation from the basic academy, instructs training classes for academy and department personnel, prepares and submits daily activities and other written reports to superior officers
  • Reports all observed or reported policy violations, complaints received and other significant matters and/or events relating to functions of the Division up through chain of command
  • Assists Lieutenants and Captains as requested
  • Performs the duties of a Deputy or Investigator as necessary
  • Identifies community problems that can be resolved through proactive measures; implement proactive policing within Dona Ana County; attend community functions to address concerns in efforts to enhance community-policing efforts

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred

B. Experience. Eight years total certified law enforcement experience

C. Education/Experience substitution. None

D. Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid driver's license and New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Testing requirements for lateral assignment will comply with the current collective bargaining agreement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION :

Practical knowledge of standard procedures in a technical field that require extended training or experience to perform, such work as adapting equipment when this requires consideration of functioning characteristics of equipment; interpreting results of tests based on previous experience and observations rather than directly reading instruments or other measurers; or extracting information from various sources when this requires considering the applicability of information and the characteristics and quality of the sources.

Compensation Range
$38.59 - $48.37

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance. Apply

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