Police Officer

Police Officer New Mexico State University - 4.3 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $23.58 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Associate's degree Full Job Description 503135 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Jul 15 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Sgt. Raymond Esquivel / 575-646-3311

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Come join the NMSU Police Department!

Position Details Position Title:

Police Officer College/Division:

President's Office Department:

500300-POLICE

DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

23.58

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:

Take police reports and conduct other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Required Education:

Associate's degree (any field).;

Required Experience:

No previous work experience required.;

Equivalency:

2 years' experience as a certified PO; or 2 years' 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.;

Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications:

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Preferred Qualifications:

Lateral Commissioned Officer with a minimum of two years of commissioned experience in law enforcement. Applicant must be in good standing or have recently left in good standing with their department.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

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

Physical Effort:

Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk:

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.