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City of Santa Fe

POLICE LATERAL (POLICE OFFICER & SENIOR POLICE OFFICER)

Pay: $24.61/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Santa Fe, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$67,110 / year median in New Mexico

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

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2nd Saturday of every month Employees perform the full range of general duty police work including: patrols, issuing citations, making arrests, transporting prisoners, crime prevention, serving warrants, investigating motor vehicle accidents, interviewing witnesses, answering calls involving misdemeanors and felonies, and other law enforcement duties. This employee patrols assigned residential and commercial areas by car or on foot and investigates and reports unusual conditions and complaints; enforces traffic codes by patrol and citation of violations. May direct traffic at school crossings, special events and during emergencies. Investigates motor accidents, administers first aid, prepares accident reports, and answers calls and complaints involving misdemeanors and felonies. Employee assists in collection of evidence and interviewing of witnesses, makes arrests, guards and transports prisoners, and testifies in court. Employee will assist in crime prevention activities and operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations and performs minor maintenance of motor vehicles. May be assigned specialized duties and serves warrants.

Code :

557-4

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

POLICE OPERATIONS

Group :

POLICE UNI

Job Class :

POLICE LATERAL

Posting Start :

07/22/2026

Posting End :

07/10/2027 HOURLY

RATE RANGE

$24.61-$24.61