Detective Investigator – Field & Forensic

National Police; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Hobbs, NM is seeking a non-uniformed police officer to perform technical law enforcement work in crime investigations and prevention. The role requires attending to crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports for court action.

Qualifications include high school or GED, completion of a State Basic Training Academy, NM certification, and experience as a certified officer in investigations, with forensics and fingerprinting knowledge. Residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of the State Basic Training Academy and NM certification.
• Experience as a certified officer with investigation duties.
• Knowledge of forensics, ballistic comparisons, fingerprinting, sex and property crimes.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled investigative work in office and field with minimal supervision.
• Question suspects and witnesses; apprehend suspects and make arrests.
• Prepare and serve search warrants; secure evidence from crime scenes.
• Coordinate with prosecutors; testify in court as needed.
• Conduct narcotics investigations and field testing of substances.

Skills

Investigative work

Interviewing/witness management

Crime scene processing

Evidence handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Basic Training Academy

New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

National Police in Hobbs, NM is seeking a non-uniformed police officer to perform technical law enforcement work in crime investigations and prevention. The role requires attending to crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports for court action.

Qualifications include high school or GED, completion of a State Basic Training Academy, NM certification, and experience as a certified officer in investigations, with forensics and fingerprinting knowledge. Residency requirements apply.