Police Officer Certified

Great opportunity for competitive salary, excellent benefits and PERA retirement!

The Village of Ruidoso is a Drug Free Workplace.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine police work for the Ruidoso Police Department, on an assigned shift. Non-exempt FLSA

This position patrols the Village on an assigned shift in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses and residences, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state and municipal laws and ordinances.

• Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or Certified in another state and eligible for the 3 week NM waiver program.
• Two years of experience as a Certified Patrol Officer preferred
• Must be able to establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, public officials, outside agencies, businesses, and employees.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.
• Must be 21 years of age for Police Officer or 21 years of age by graduation from the NMLEA, 18 years o