Police Officer

Jal, NM
Jal Police Department

Salary: $25.58-$34.37

Essential Functions:

  • A Police Officer performs general duty police work or specialized police work in the protection of life and property.
  • In carrying out the responsibilities of a New Mexico Police Officer, a Jal Police Officer interacts with a culturally and socially diverse populations, employs discretion in solving problems; maintains public order; prevents crime; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; makes arrests; issues summonses/citations, and warnings; assists the public; and may perform administrative support tasks.
  • This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Successful completion of all requirements of New Mexico standards as designated by the Jal Police Department.
  • Must have completed New Mexico Police Officer academy and be certified as a sworn peace officer with the New Mexico law enforcement agency in good standing.
  • Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handles, successful completion of a background investigation is preferred.
  • Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to pass a pre-employment medial, physical, psychological test battery, and drug screening.