Patrol Officer - Non-Certified

Salary: $20.90 Hourly
Location : 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 08-28-23-NC
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 02/20/2026

Classification Summary

Under immediate supervision, actively participates in the Police Academy training program. Performs all related learning and testing activities at a training level for preparation as a Police Officer. Patrol Officer 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.
Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, report preparation, physical agility and strength formulation, and other patrol officer-related duties commensurate with attained skills
• May assist an Officer in patrolling assigned areas of the Village in a car, bicycle, or on foot.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Village and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Learns criminal law, arrest and control techniques, use of firearms, report writing, vehicle operation, First Aid, CPR, narcotics, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patrol procedures, physical conditioning and training.
• Checks for traffic hazards and illegal or unsafe activities.
• Responds to calls for assistance, including traffic accidents, assaults, fights, alarms, domestic disturbances, thefts, and other criminal or civil complaints.
• Works to strengthen police/community relations and as assigned accomplishes this by using avenues such as foot or bike patrol.
• Searches for missing persons and lost and stolen property.
• Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts initial investigations, collects evidence, assists injured persons, and re-establishes law and order at the scene.
• Books arrested persons in accordance with state, federal, and departmental procedures.
• Types complaints, writes reports, processes evidence, and distributes copies to courts and superiors, issues warrants and subpoenas.
• Presents routine cases and testifies in court. Responds to questions and requests from the public.
• Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle.

Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements

• Some positions may assist with criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and undercover work.
• Transports suspects and persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
• May serve on special assignments, such as special response team, DWI roadblocks, or narcotics task force.
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands in field operations are substantial involving bending, stooping, crawling, balancing, and reaching below, at, or above shoulder height.
• Hand coordination and motor skills required when operating a baton, mace, hand-held radio, firearm, and handcuffs and performing First Aid/CPR.
• Requires clarity of speech, hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional running and jogging

Work Environment

• Position functions ninety percent outdoors and is exposed to all types of weather conditions; traffic noises; mechanical hazards; biohazards such as bodily fluids; debris, fumes, odors, and dusts associated with crime and accident scenes.
• Protective clothing, equipment, and devices are required.
• Position is subject to extended work hours when necessary; multiple takes; strict deadlines; and exposure to serious bodily harm.
• May work a fairly irregular schedule, weekends, and holidays.
• May be called when needed.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment.

Travel Requirements
Normal travel - ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the area.
Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.
Overnight travel as required.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High School Education or equivalent
• Must become a Certified Patrol Officer within twelve months of date of hire required
• Must be Twenty (20) years of age at time of academy, but must be 21 years of age by graduation time.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must…