Police Patrol Officer jobs in Alamogordo, NM
Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Police Officer Certified
- Village of Ruidoso
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Ruidoso, NM
FULL_TIME
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Great opportunity for competitive salary, excellent benefits and PERA retirement!The Village of Ruidoso is a Drug Free Workplace.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine police work for the Ruidoso Police Department, on an assigned shift. Non-exempt FLSA
This position patrols the Village on an assigned shift in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses and residences, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state and municipal laws and ordinances. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.- 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.
- Works to strengthen police/community relations and as assigned accomplishes this by using avenues such as foot or bike patrol, and responds to questions/requests from the public.
- 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 state, federal, and departmental procedures.
- Types complaints, affidavits, warrants, writes reports, processes evidence.
- Presents cases and testifies in court.
- Some positions may assist with criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and undercover work.
- Transports suspects and persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
- May train other officers
- May serve on special assignments, such as special response team, DWI roadblocks, or narcotics task force.
- Responsible for maintenance program of assigned vehicles and special equipment.
- Ensures computer is backed up once a month and adheres to Village of Ruidoso IT Policies
- Adheres to all Village of Ruidoso's policies not limited to IT, Purchasing, and Personnel Manual
- Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions
- Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Police Chief or Village Manager
- Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken.
- The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
- Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional squatting or bending required.
- Occasional running and jogging
- Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
- Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
- Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management to include weekends/ holidays.
- May be called when needed.
- Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment.
- Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Normal travel - ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the area. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, related activities and overnight travel as required.- 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 establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, public officials, outside agencies, businesses, and employees.
- Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.
- Must be 21 years of age for Police Officer or 21 years of age by graduation from the NMLEA, 18 years of age for Telecommunications Officer or other civilian staff
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- For Police Officer or Telecommunications Officer, you must have the ability to become a certified law enforcement officer or certified Telecommunications Officer in the State of New Mexico within one year.
- No use of Marijuana in any form, or any product that contains THC within one (1) year of the application date.
- No use in the last five (5) years of any illegal drug that would amount to a felony crime if found in possession. This includes felony prescription drugs, hallucinogens, spice, bath salts, or inhalants.
- Have no felony convictions. Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to any felony charge, or been involved in any pre-prosecution diversion program (PPD) as adjudicated for a felony crime committed will be permanently disqualified. Any person whose conviction has been set aside, deferred, or dismissed as a part of a conditional discharge shall be considered to have been convicted.
- Have no misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years preceding their initial date of application. Any convictions within that time frame where the candidate has been convicted, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) will be reviewed on an individual basis and may be cause for disqualification. This does not include traffic offenses.
- Crimes of perjury, filing a false report, impersonating an officer, or domestic violence will be permanent disqualifiers. Any person whose conviction has been set aside, deferred, or dismissed as a part of a conditional discharge shall be considered to have been convicted.
- No DWI convictions within the last three (3) years, or two or more DWI’s in the most recent ten (10) year period.
- Must not have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces under Dishonorable conditions.
- After examination by a licensed physician, is free of any physical condition that might adversely affect his performance as a police officer or prohibit him from successfully completing a prescribed basic law enforcement training required by the Law Enforcement Training Act
- Is of good moral character
- Shall not falsify or omit any information from the application
- 17 Days Ago
Security Police Officer
- Salado Isolation Mining Contractors
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Carlsbad, NM
FULL_TIME
- Multiple Openings Be part of the nations only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), an LLC of Bechtel, managing a...
- 2 Months Ago
Courtesy Patrol Officer
- White Sands Manufactured Home and RV Community
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Alamogordo, NM
PART_TIME
- Title: Courtesy Patrol Officer Reports to: Property Manager Two Part-time temporary positions are available with estimated term of 2 to 6 months.Work Shift 1: Sunday – Tuesday 10 pm to 6:30 am with 30...
- 2 Days Ago
Office Assistant Police
- City of Roswell
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Roswell, NM
FULL_TIME
- Requisition #: 24-031 CITY OF ROSWELL Equal Opportunity Employer Police Department Police Office Assistant (Front Desk) Date: March 22, 024 Schedule Noon- 10 PM Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Type: Regula...
- 9 Days Ago
Experienced Border Patrol Agent
- United States Customs and Border Protection
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
FULL_TIME
- NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER STATIONS – APPLY TODAYCURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT––Applicants with current or prior law enforcement experience can enter on duty at higher grade leve...
- 22 Days Ago
Experienced Border Patrol Agent
- United States Customs and Border Protection
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Capitan, NM
FULL_TIME
- NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER STATIONS – APPLY TODAYCURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT––Applicants with current or prior law enforcement experience can enter on duty at higher grade leve...
- 22 Days Ago
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Electrical Aircraft Technician - Swing Shift
- Gauss Management Research & Engineering
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY GMRE is currently recruiting for an Electrical Aircraft Technician (2 positio...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (True North)
- Air Force Civilian Service
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- ???? Elevate Your Career at Holloman Air Force Base - Exciting Opportunities for Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Ala...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kosovo Armed Guard (Overseas)
- ContinuityGS
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Alamogordo, NM
- Location: Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo Benefits: First Year Completion Bonus Sign on Bonus Continuity Global Solution...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer
- New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A)
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Alamogordo, NM
- Summary: NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a full-time security officer. Classification Summary: Under general supervision, res...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer
- New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A)
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Alamogordo, NM
- Summary: NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a full-time security officer. Classification Summary: Under general supervision, res...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Officer
- Department of Defense
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Direct Hire Authority...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Specialist
- Amentum
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- **Purpose and Scope:** Provides quality administrative support for the PSO Security Services Department. Ensures complia...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Officer
- Department of Defense
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Direct Hire Authority...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alamogordo, New Mexico
As of 2010, Alamogordo had a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km2), all of it land. The city is located at an elevation of 4,336 feet (1,322 m) on the western flank of the Sacramento Mountains and on the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin. It lies within the Rio Grande rift and in the northernmost part of the Chihuahuan Desert.:36 Tectonic activity is low in the Tularosa Basin. Plants native to the area are typical of the southern New Mexico foothills and include creosote bush, mesquite, saltbush, cottonwood, desert willow, and many species of cactus and yucca.
The Tularosa Basin is an en...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$53,284 to $62,099
Alamogordo, New Mexico area prices
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