Certified Police Officer
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the city by performing a combination of duties; suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, enforcing State and Local Traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, preparing and serving warrants, processing both juveniles and adults, protecting and processing crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Follow court procedures for municipal, county and district courts
Essential Functions:
- Effectively deal with unpleasant situations, irate or disturbed individuals or victims, or gruesome crime scenes.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt and effectively to stressful situations.
- Operate basic police equipment (including but not limited to cameras, recorders, radar, personal computer,
and laptop). - Take command of scenes and restore the peace.
- Respond quickly and safely to the scene of a crime or an accident.
- Conduct initial interviews of complaints, victims, suspects and witnesses.
- Write reports and prepare completed misdemeanor case folders to present to the Municipal/County attorney’s
office. - Respond to radio calls.
- Monitor, investigate and handle, as appropriate, any suspicious activities or ongoing crimes.
- Coordinate and direct vehicular traffic.
- Visit open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other types to
establish a rapport with owners. - Book suspects and evidence and transport them to the appropriate detention facility.
- Respond to questions from citizens and agencies.
- Attend meetings as assigned or required.
- Use good judgement in all decision-making and in carrying out all job duties.
- Meet with police and other staff members to identify and resolve problems and concerns.
- Be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, coworkers and others.
- Be punctual and in attendance on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not
listed in this Job Description. - Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repair.
- Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe and healthful working environment.
- Ability to be able to work all shifts, including holidays and accept on-call duty status.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to Police and other City business.
- Enforce Code Enforcement violation throughout the City of Grants.
- Enforce ALL City Ordinances of the City of Grants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent required; college course work preferred.
- Must possess or be able to acquire a standard New Mexico driver’s license.
- Have and maintain a good driving record.
- Must be bondable.
- Must be able to read and write in the English language.
- Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
- Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent within one year of hire date.
- Must pass a drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.