Patrol Officer Non-Certified

Patrol Officer -

Non-Certified Job Type:

Full Time Ruidoso, NM Ruidoso Police Department Salary:

$20.90

Hourly Position 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 Essential Functions:

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.

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. 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 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 have a valid New Mexico driver's license or be able to obtain one by date of hire, Must be a United States citizen. Marijuana use within the last three years will be evaluated, among other background information, to determine whether a candidate will proceed in the hiring process. All candidates must have a clean drug screen before hiring. Positions within the Ruidoso Police Department, Ruidoso Area Dispatch, or Animal Control/Code Enforcement are considered Safety Sensitive positions. As such, all safety sensitive positions are subject to random testing No use in the last five (5) years of any illegal drug that would amount to a felony crime if found in possession. This includes felony prescription drugs, cocaine, methamphetamine, mushrooms, LSD, hallucinogens, spice, bath salts, or inhalants, Any sale, manufacture, or distribution of any controlled substance as an adult (>17) will be a lifetime disqualifier. If the crime was committed as a juvenile the following factors should be considered: the frequency of the behavior, the quantity of the drugs involved, and the type of drug. Have no felony convictions. Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to any felony charge, been involved in any pre-prosecution diversion program (PPD) as adjudicated for a felony crime committed will be permanently disqualified. Any person whose conviction has been set aside, deferred, or dismissed as a part of a conditional discharge shall be considered to have been convicted. Have no misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years preceding their initial date of application. Any convictions within that time frame where the candidate has been convicted, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) will be reviewed on an individual basis and may be cause for disqualification. This does not include traffic offenses. Crimes of perjury, filing a false report, impersonating an officer, or domestic violence will be permanent disqualifiers. Any person whose conviction has been set aside, deferred, or dismissed as a part of a conditional discharge shall be considered to have been convicted. Must not have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces under Dishonorable conditions. Is of good moral character. Shall not falsify or omit any information from the application. Within a three (3) year period, has not been convicted or pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any violation of any federal, state, or local ordinance relating to aggravated assault, theft, or other crime involving moral turpitude. No DWI convictions within the last three (3) years, or two or more DWI's in the most recent ten (10) year period. After examination by a licensed physician, is free of any physical condition that might adversely affect his performance as a police officer or prohibit him from successfully completing a prescribed basic law enforcement training required by the Law Enforcement Training Act. After examination by a certified psychologist, is free of any emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect their performance as a police officer or prohibit them from successfully completing a prescribed basic law enforcement training required by the Law Enforcement Training Act. Must be able to successfully attend and pass the NMDPS Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year from the date of hire.

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