Police Officer

Town of Silver City; Silver City (NM); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Town of Silver City is seeking a Police Officer to perform general duty police work, enforce laws, and protect public safety. You will patrol streets and public areas on foot or by vehicle, conduct investigations, make arrests, preserve evidence, and prepare reports.

You may take on special duties such as neighborhood watch or training officer. Applicants must pass physical, medical, and psychological tests, and a background investigation.

Formación

• Must pass physical fitness test per NMLEA entry standards
• Must pass medical fitness exam; psychological inventory; and drug screening tests
• Defensive tactics, firearm training and related trainings may be required
• Must have a favorable background investigation
• Experience preferred: 1–3 years in related duties; NM DPS certification preferred

Responsabilidades

• Perform general police work in law enforcement, crime prevention and public protection.
• Patrol streets, public places and residences on foot or auto to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, make arrests, protect crime scenes and preserve evidence.
• Investigate motor vehicle accidents when traffic section is unavailable and prepare reports.
• May be assigned special duties such as neighborhood watch officer, public relations officer and training officer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.]
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Conocimientos

Physical fitness

Background check

Defensive tactics

Firearm training

Drug screening

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Police Science degree preferred

Herramientas

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

VFS

• Performs and directs general duty police work involved in the enforcement of laws:

Position Summary

• Performs and directs general duty police work involved in the enforcement of laws:

Perform general police work in law enforcement, crime prevention and public protection. Patrols streets, public places and residences while on foot or auto to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances. Does preliminary investigations, makes arrests, protects crime scenes and preserves evidence. In the absence of traffic section, investigates motor vehicle accidents, renders aid, directs traffic and prepares reports. May be assigned special duties such as neighborhood watch officer, public relations officer and training officer. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions

• Field environment may be exposed to the possibility of personal bodily harm.

Abilities-minimum Requirements

• Must pass physical fitness test at the minimum required entry-level standards as set forth by the NM Law Enforcement Academy. Must pass medical fitness exam; psychological inventory (MNP1); and drug screening tests. Able to perform defensive tactics, firearm training, and other related trainings requiring specific physical abilities. Must have a favorable background investigation.

Experience-minimum Requirements

• Preferred NMDPS Certified or Certifiable or currently enrolled in a Police Academy Preferred 1 to 3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Education-minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Prefer AA or BA degree in Police Science

Specific Certification And/Or License Requirements

• NM Class D Driver's License. 19 yrs of age or older. Drug and Alcohol tests required. US Citizenship; No criminal convictions involving felonies, moral turpitude and/or domestic violence

Pay Scale

• N8 (Non-exempt position)

Certified entry level $48,484 annual basis Non-certified $45,968 annual basis