Police Officer 2nd Class-Lateral

About the role

Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Effectively patrol assigned area for suspicious persons and vehicles.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Serve as a backup unit to other units.
• Investigate traffic crashes.
• Enforce traffic code.
• Make felony and misdemeanor arrests.
• Complete preliminary investigations.
• Conduct complete investigations of crimes.
• Interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Control or direct traffic.
• Provide routine assistance to the public.
• Familiarize self with area of assignment.
• Perform miscellaneous assignments such as vehicle inspections and maintenance, transporting prisoners.
• Refer the public to appropriate agencies in civil matters.
• Present testimony in court.
• Perform field community policing/engagement activities.
• Obtain and execute arrests and search warrants.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions.
• No misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years from the date of initial testing.
• No DWI convictions within the last five (5) years from the date of initial testing.
• Two (2) or more DWIs in the most recent ten (10) year period disqualifies an individual as an applicant.
• No use in the last two (2) years of any illegal drug that would amount to a misdemeanor crime if found in possession (includes marijuana).
• Any history of discipline, termination or resignation in lieu of termination is grounds for disqualification.
• Must meet New Mexico Department of Public Safety minimum standards prior to completing probation.
• Must complete an abbreviated APD Lateral Academy.
• Must serve a one (1) year probationary period from the APD Lateral Academy graduation date.
• Must have a valid driver's license and obtain a New Mexico driver's (Class D) license within 30 days of your date of hire.
• Must possess a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certificate or successfully meet the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Certification by Waiver training requirements and eligibility standards.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Physical fitness to perform essential and supplemental functions.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$32.28 - For current Certified Lateral who possess less than 24 months of experience as a Police Officer.
$35.78 - For current Certified Lateral who possess at least 24 months of experience as a Police Officer who worked for a law enforcement agency (post academy/probationary experience) with full police powers and duties.
$35.91 - After successful completion of probationary period as a Police Officer 2nd Class (P2C) - Lateral

Schedule

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