Police Officer – Certified

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).

· Respond to radio calls, 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.

· 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, co- workers 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 coursework 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 New Mexico basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent within one year of hire date.
• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.