Community-First Police Officer | Competitive Pay & PERA

Ruidoso Police Department; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruidoso Police Department in New Mexico seeks a Certified Patrol Officer to perform routine police duties on assigned shifts under general supervision. You will help keep the community safe and respond to emergencies with a focus on public safety.

Responsibilities include traffic safety, responding to incidents, investigations, arrests, and court appearances while building positive relations with residents and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or certified in another state and eligible for the 3 week NM waiver program.
• Two years of experience as a Certified Patrol Officer preferred.
• Must be able to establish and maintain routine working relationships with citizens, public officials, outside agencies, businesses, and employees.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit and meet insurability requirements. Background checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strengthens police/community relations through foot or bike patrols and by responding to public questions/requests.
• Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts investigations, collects evidence, assists injured persons, and re-establishes law and order at the scene.
• Conducts follow-up investigations.
• Preserves crime scenes.
• Books arrested persons in accordance with procedures; writes reports and processes evidence.
• Present cases and testifies in court.

Job description

Ruidoso Police Department in New Mexico seeks a Certified Patrol Officer to perform routine police duties on assigned shifts under general supervision. You will help keep the community safe and respond to emergencies with a focus on public safety.

Responsibilities include traffic safety, responding to incidents, investigations, arrests, and court appearances while building positive relations with residents and partner agencies.