Campus Patrol Officer I: Protect & Serve

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking a campus police officer to patrol the Silver City campus and surrounding areas under supervision, enforcing university, state, and local laws to protect lives and property. The role requires responding to emergencies, preparing incident reports, and supporting local agencies as needed.

Ideal candidates are 18+, U.S. citizens with a high school diploma or GED, and able to certify/recertify with NM LEA within a year.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and a U.S. Citizen with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be certified, previously certified or able to recertify by a New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire date and pass yearly DPS training.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus and surrounding areas to enforce laws and protect lives and property.
• Responds to calls for assistance including accidents, robberies, burglaries, vandalism, and other incidents to secure scenes and document activity.
• Prepare incident reports and document case information for university records.
• Provide assistance to Silver City and NM law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Issue warnings and citations for traffic and parking violations; testify in court when required.
• Participate in regular pre-shift briefings and safety training; ensure equipment and weapons are functional.
• Lock/unlock campus buildings and maintain alarms; perform routine vehicle inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of law enforcement

Firearms handling

First aid/CPR

Community policing

Judgment and de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

US citizenship

NM Law Enforcement Academy cert/recert within 1 year

Tools

Firearms safety equipment

Job description

Western New Mexico University is seeking a campus police officer to patrol the Silver City campus and surrounding areas under supervision, enforcing university, state, and local laws to protect lives and property. The role requires responding to emergencies, preparing incident reports, and supporting local agencies as needed.

Ideal candidates are 18+, U.S. citizens with a high school diploma or GED, and able to certify/recertify with NM LEA within a year.