Certified Police Officer

Salary: $30.00/hr

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Sergeant, ensures safety, security and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order and enforcing laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing
   motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
2. Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
3. Mediate community concerns by fostering open and continuous communication and cooperation between the community and law enforcement.
4. Interview persons with complaints or inquiries and direct them to proper authorities if needed.
5. Respond to all incidents including fire, theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secures the scene of the crime.
6. Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity.
7. Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, obtain witnesses and make arrests as required by applicable laws.
8. Testify in court to present evidence or testify against persons accused of criminal activity.
9. Conduct investigations in vice activities, narcotics, traffic, burglary or reported incidents as assigned.
10. Conduct routine checks of local businesses, residences and government agencies.
11. Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic laws and exhibit safe driving procedures.
12. Maintain positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related issues.
13. Transport violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites or jail facilities.
14. Serve court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
15. Maintain appropriate documentation on incidences as required by policies and procedures and generate reports as
    needed.
16. Attend training classes and seminars on police methods, techniques, safety, first aid, marksmanship and related law
    enforcement activities.
17. Communicate with local, state, regional and outside agencies and assists as needed.
18. Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
19. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• New Mexico Law Enforcement Officer certification or Federally recognized Law Enforcement certification equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• CPR and First Aid certification

Preferred Requirements:

• Six – twelve months Law Enforcement experience
• Associate degree in criminal justice or relevant field
• Keres speaking