Police Cadet

GovernmentJobs.com — Albuquerque, NM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $10,000

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Albuquerque, NM is seeking candidates for a frontline police role. You will provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant and participate in safety-sensitive procedures.

This position requires eligibility to work in the United States, a valid driver’s license, and completion of a high school diploma or GED, with passing of required examinations and assessments. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older by academy graduation.
• Must pass the Police Entry-Level Written Exam and other required tests.
• No felony convictions; background checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant.

Skills

Valid driver's license

U.S. citizenship or work authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

$10,000 HIRING BONUS

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Must be 21 years of age by graduation from the academy.
• Must have a valid driver's license and obtain a New Mexico (Class D) driver's license within 30 days of your date of hire.
• Must be a United States citizen or has been authorized to work by the United States citizenship and immigration services and has reached the age of majority in accordance to Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass the Police Entry-Level Written Examination and other required examinations and assessments.
• No felony convictions. Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge, been involved in any prosecution diversion program (PPP) as adjudicated