Police Lateral Officer

Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Police Department

Salary: $25.83-$35.96.

Closing Date: 06/30/2024.

Essential Functions:

  • Employees perform the full range of general duty police work including: patrols, issuing citations, making arrests, transporting prisoners, crime prevention, serving warrants, investigating motor vehicle accidents, interviewing witnesses, answering calls involving misdemeanors and felonies, and other law enforcement duties.
  • This employee patrols assigned residential and commercial areas by car or on foot and investigates and reports unusual conditions and complaints; enforces traffic codes by patrol and citation of violations.
  • May direct traffic at school crossings, special events and during emergencies. Investigates motor accidents, administers first aid, prepares accident reports, and answers calls and complaints involving misdemeanors and felonies.
  • Employee assists in collection of evidence and interviewing of witnesses, makes arrests, guards and transports prisoners, and testifies in court.
  • Employee will assist in crime prevention activities and operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations and performs minor maintenance of motor vehicles.
  • May be assigned specialized duties and serves warrants.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Lateral applicants must be a certified law enforcement officer or agent within a recognized certified law enforcement agency. Previously certified officers in the State of New Mexico, out of state applicants or federally certified law enforcement officers must meet the requirements and qualify for a Certification by Waiver through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
  • Current certification by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy; or
  • Previously certified officers in the State of New Mexico, out of state applicants or federally certified law enforcement officers must meet the requirements and qualify for a Certification by Waiver through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
  • Must have a good driving record and possess a valid Class D driver’s license.
  • Must have a record clear of felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude or violations of public trust.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be a United States citizen and establish New Mexico residency within six (6) months of hire.
  • Must take the Santa Fe Police Department placement tests (a physical fitness test will not be required).