Police Officer

Eastern New Mexico University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws and safeguard personnel and property. The role involves patrolling campus, responding to calls, conducting investigations, and providing escort and first-aid support as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and NM LEA certification (or ability to obtain within one year). A valid NM driver’s license is required, with duties including report writing and courtroom testimony.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of first aid procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations.
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.
• Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
• Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol University property to provide security and traffic law enforcement
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Conduct accident and crime investigations and prepare detailed reports
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty
• Provide public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts
• Provide building security, including locking and unlocking doors
• Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony
• Write and file daily activity reports
• Operate university patrol cars safely
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Safety procedures

Report writing

Emergency response

First aid

Following instructions

Investigations

Public protection

Administrative paperwork

Evidence handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies and provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol University property to provide security and traffic law enforcement
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Conduct accident and crime investigations and prepare detailed reports
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty
• Provide public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts
• Provide building security, including locking and unlocking doors
• Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony
• Write and file daily activity reports
• Operate university patrol cars safely
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants must be the age of majority (i.e., 18 years of age) on the date of hire. Current certification by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy or the ability to obtain certification within one year is required. Applicants that are currently certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy may be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer II. A current New Mexico driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to write reports containing technical information
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in the use of first aid procedures
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork
• Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
• Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures
• Must be of good moral character with conduct consistent with the University and state code of conduct.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

• Work is performed inside and outside during normal, night, and weekend hours
• Requires moderate physical activity and is medium in nature with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
• Requires pushing, pulling, climbing and/or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching, handling, using hands or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Requires exposure to conditions which are wet and exposure to noise and vibration, fumes, dust, odors and/or toxic situations that may be hazardous

Essential Functions

[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Condition of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Title IX / IPRA

Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [e-mail] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail] .

E-Verify

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