Police Officer

Department Contact:Sgt. Raymond Esquivel

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

Join our campus police team and make a difference by protecting our community through proactive patrol, law enforcement, crime prevention, and community engagement in a dynamic and rewarding public safety role.

Position Title: Police Officer

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): N/A

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 23.82

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status
:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

Public Safety - 24/7

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes in an effort to safeguard our campus community; may assist in investigations or serve as a member of special teams or task forces; and may participate with community outreach initiatives and crime prevention.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree in any field. No previous work experience required.

Equivalent

Qualifications:

2 year's experience as a certified PO; or 2 year's experience allowing for a combination of education (15 related credits equivalent to 6 months experience), and/or military service (honorably discharged), and/or certified PO experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Certification/Licensure:
This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.