Court Deputy

Salary Range
Min $17.2692 - Max $25.9038

Job Summary
The Court Deputy is responsible for maintaining court security and ensuring the safety and protection of lives and property for Curry County residents. This role involves overseeing prisoner security during extraditions, transportation to various court appearances, medical appointments, and other court-related obligations under the direction of the Sheriff.
The Court Deputy will primarily work within the court system, interacting with judges, attorneys, court staff, and individuals attending court proceedings. This role may involve irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate court schedules and security needs. The work environment may vary from courtrooms to transport vehicles, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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 nineteen (19) 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 not have any prior domestic violence, misdemeanors or felony convictions and must not have any DWI convictions within the past five (5) years.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.