Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $20.00

Position Summary:

General Police responsibility necessary for the safety and good order of the community through enforcement of the constitution and laws of the United States of America, State of New Mexico, the ordinances of the City of Alamogordo, and established police regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Must be at least 21 years of age on the date of application; or at least 19 years of age and satisfactorily completed one year of service as a Police Service Aide. Applicant must be recommended by the Chain of Command.
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of employment; with a good driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo;
• Must not have any felony convictions, domestic violence or DWI convictions, or any other convictions for crimes indicating lack of character or moral turpitude;
• Must be a United States Citizen;
• Must successfully pass police officer physical agility testing within the specified time limits;
• Must successfully pass police officer entry level written examination;
• Must successfully pass a medical exam that meet physical requirements, a drug screening test, a psychological exam, a polygraph test or a voice stress analysis, a hearing test, an eye test and a thorough background investigation; and
• Ability to obtain certification from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment.