Police Officer

Salary: $30.00/hr

Position Summary:

This position is under the direct supervision of the Field Operations Supervisor or as assigned. This position has no regular supervisory duties; however, in the event that the scheduled shift supervisor is not present, the Police Officer may be called upon to act as the acting supervisor for that shift. Further, if assigned to the Field Training Officer Program the Police Officer shall serve as the recruit’s Training Officer.

Essential Functions:

• This employee answers and investigates calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies; secures crime scene; collects evidence; interviews witnesses; conducts routine follow—up investigations; obtains and serves search and arrest warrants; prepares investigation reports; testifies in court; participates in special surveillance; patrols an assigned residential and commercial area by car and foot; enforces traffic code by patrol and citation of violators; may be assigned to specialized duties in Bicycle Patrol or Community Relations, and performs related duties as assigned with minimal supervision once all phases of training have been completed.
• Arrests perpetrator of criminal act or submits citation or warning to violator of motor vehicle ordinance, with the expectation that arrests and citations are to be handled in a clear, professional, effective, accurate, and complete manner.
• Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures. Directs traffic flow and reroutes traffic in case of emergencies with the expectation that traffic management is accurate, safe, complete, and timely.
• Reviews facts to determine if criminal act or statute violation is involved.
• Investigates traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if crime has been committed, with the expectation that investigations are accurate, complete, productive, and timely.
• Provides road information to assist motorists.
• Expedites processing of prisoners, and prepares and maintains records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
• Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases with the expectation that the testimony is accurate, complete, professional and ethical.
• Records facts and prepares reports to document activities.
• Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries with the expectation that aid provided is beneficial, following appropriate safety measure, is accurate, complete, and prompt.
• Interviews principal and eyewitnesses.
• Photographs crime or accident scene.
• Draws diagram of crime or accident scene with the expectation that drawing are accurate and complete.
• Completes investigative reports, supplemental reports, affidavits for arrest, search warrants, statements of probable cause and all documents required.
• Shall follow all City of Las Vegas and Departmental Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures, etc., and shall ensure compliance by subordinates (when applicable i.e. Field Training Officer Program, etc.).
• Proficiently operate and maintain all equipment necessary in the performance of duty.
• Perform other work related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D operator’s license and be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier.
• Must possess Peace Officer Certification or successfully complete Basic Recruit Training in a state-certified academy within the first 12 months of employment.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification. CPR Training.