Certified Police Officer

Grants, NM
Grants Police Department

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.