Police Officer

• 503925
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at:
  Jan 1 2027 - 23:55 MST

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

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:
  
  (none specified)

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.

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