The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for the Retiree Hire Back Program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Summary

1. Responsible for effective and efficient law enforcement duties with knowledge of Federal/State Statutes and County Ordinances.
   
2. Complete investigations, testify in court, make felony and misdemeanor arrests.
   
3. Perform duties with regard for the safety and protection of others.
4. Maintain conduct in accordance with Department Policy and Procedure.
   

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma and GED.
2. Must have been a full-time State Certified Law Enforcement Officer that has retired in good standing from their department or agency.
3. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English.
4. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, other officers, other department personnel, and the general public.
5. Ability to maintain law and order while recognizing social importance of the law enforcement function.
6. Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to record such.
7. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, in oral and written English.
   

Screening and Compliance

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following.

1. Must pass an agility test as prescribed by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. (please refer to physical fitness standards prescribed on the BCSO recruiting page)
2. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
3. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
4. Must have been separated from employment for the minimum ninety (90) days as required by 2.80.110 NMAC.
5. Must pass Sheriff’s review process.
6. Must pass a background investigation performed by authorized law enforcement agencies.
7. Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date.
8. Must pass an eye and audio examination, with vision equal to or better than 20/60 – 20/100, both correctable to 20/30.
9. May be required to pass a polygraph examination.
   

There are currently 10 vacancies as of July 1st, 2007, for the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department Rehire (RDR) program. These deputies will be utilized in the field and their duties and responsibilities will be equivalent to those of a regular full-time sworn deputy.

• Employees hired under the RDR Program will start at D1/C pay, currently $21.38.
• Cost of living increases for RDR’s will parallel those of regular full-time deputies.
• RDR’s will receive shift differential pay of .20 per hour if assigned to swing shift and .30 per if assigned to graveyard.
• RDR’s will be eligible for a clothing allowance of $225 per quarter.
• If, applicable RDR’s will receive specialty incentives of $15.00 bilingual pay and $25.00 Field Training Officer pay per pay period.
• RDR’s will be eligible to receive a monthly Academic incentive of $45.00
• RDR’s will accrue sick, vacation, and personal holidays as specified in the Rules and Regulations manual.
• Holiday pay, holiday overtime, and regular overtime benefits will be available.
• RDR’s will be eligible for regular health, dental, and life insurance benefits.
  

For More Information / Or To Register
Call
(505) 804-0000 or (505) 804-0004