Non-Certified Police Officer

THE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO POSITION POSTING # POSITION: POLICE OFFICER (NON-CERTIFIED) DEPARTMENT: POLICE STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

SHIFT SERGEANT OR SENIOR OFFICER SHIFT: FT REGULAR / 84 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD SALARY: MINIMUM $49,336.56 ANNUALLY / $22.59 HOURLY

This position is a safety-sensitive position, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Reporting to the shift Sergeant or other senior officer, this employee performs general work, enforcing state and local laws and statutes, involving the patrol of an assigned area, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident, and crime scene investigation. An element of personal danger is involved, and officers must be able to respond and react properly in varied emergency and stressful situations, exercising independent judgment in performance of duties.

Other duties include writing reports, processing evidence, computer data entry, and use of related equipment. This position requires a willingness to work irregular hours, evening or night shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary to assure protection for the public.

Certification from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, located at either Santa Fe or Hobbs, NM, must be completed within one (1) year of employment if applicant is not already certified. Failure to complete the academy for any reason will put officer’s employment in jeopardy and will most likely be terminated. The academy consists of 24 weeks of intensive training in academics, physical fitness training, self‑defense tactics, firearms, and driving.

The physical fitness program consists of circuit training, aerobics, and running from one and one half (1‑1/2) to five (5) miles per day. Each portion must be completed with a minimum score in the academics and a maximum time for physical activities. Preference will be given to certified officers.

Comments on physical requirements:
The majority of the time, police work involves patrolling an assigned area for the purposes of preventing and discovering crimes which does not require heavy physical activity. However, the Police Officer needs to be able to respond actively to any situation in which the public or the officer may be in danger. Physical fitness needs to be maintained as well as mental alertness.

The Police Officer is required to pass a physical agility test before being hired, which will include a 1 ½ mile run. Persons selected for employment must also successfully complete a physical exam with vision correctable to 20/20, psychological examination and drug screening.

The regular work week is 12 straight hours a day for 3 or 4 days a week – shift work, most weekends and holidays.…