Police Officer - Lateral

Nature of Work

Thiswill be a continuous posting; applications will be reviewed periodically.

Full-time, regular, non-exempt position. Pay will be based upon number of years of full-time experience in law enforcement up to the salary range posted at top of announcement.

Offering a $30,000 recruitment and retention incentive payment and 5 personal leave days (40 hours)with a 36 month commitment.

Lateral Officer Payout ScheduleAmountAt Hire$10,000.00At the Completion of Field Training$10,000.00One Day Prior to the End of the Probationary Year$10,000.00Relocation assistance$5,000.00

Relocation assistance is based on eligibility.

Performs general duty police work involved in the protection of persons and property; prevention and investigation of crimes; and enforcement of laws.

Position is subject to competing demands such as ten-hour shifts on a rotating basis; extended work hours beyond regular shift when necessary; multiple tasks; strict deadlines; and exposure to seriousbodilyharm.Regularattendanceisanessentialfunctionofthisjobtoensurecontinuityof services.Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meetingorexceedingtheminimumqualificationsdoesnotguaranteeaninvitationtoparticipatein the process.

AnyapplicantwhohasworkedfortheLasCrucesPoliceDepartmentasacommissionedpolice officer in the last thirty-six (36) months is ineligible for the hiring incentive.

This position is graded between a POF 1 - POF 4.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general duty police work in order to provide protective services to the general public of Las Cruces.

• Patrols streets, roads, and public places on foot, motorcycle, patrol car, or any other means of conveyance to prevent crime, enforce laws, or respond to criminal actions.

• Issuesticketstotrafficviolators.

• Rendersfirstaidataccidentsites,reroutestrafficaccordingly,andinvestigatescausesand results of accidents.

• Responds to reported crime scenes adhering to required processes and procedures.

• Writesand filesreport of dailyactivity immediatelyfollowing each shift.

• Cooperateswithcounty,state,andfederallawenforcementagenciesintheapprehensionand detention of persons involved in criminal activity.

• Appears in court to present evidence and testify against apprehended individuals violating the law.

Minimum Qualifications

• Twenty(21)yearsofage

• United States citizenship (born or naturalized)

• Validdriver'slicense

• Validhighschooldiplomaorequivalent(GED)

• No misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years

• No convictions of domestic violence

• No felony convictions

• Anydrug usagesince receiving apeace officercertification will disqualify

• Must not have ever transported illegal drugs

• Must not have a Dishonorable Discharge from the US Military

• Must pass all steps of the Selection Process; see below

• Must have a current law enforcement certification that is issued or recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

• Out-of-State Lateral Officers must have a minimum of two (2) years experience. Law enforcement experience must include, but not limited to: conducting traffic stops and/or investigations: responding to domestic violence calls, disorderly conduct and public affray calls, DWI/DUI; community policing.

• One (1) year minimum requirement accepted if you currently possess a NMLEA Police Officer Certification.

• One (1) Year minimum requirement waived if applicant has graduated a Las Cruces Police Department Academy.

• Must complete LCPD Lateral Training

• Must complete LCPD Field Training & Evaluation Program (up to 14 weeks).

• Out-of-State Lateral Officers must complete the one (1) week Certification by Waiver course (held in Santa Fe, NM) within the first year of employment.

Selection Process(NM Certified only):

• Complete and submit City of Las Cruces application

• LCPD Physical Agility assessment

• NMDPS Day & Night firearm qualification course

• Extensive background investigation

• LCPD Assessment Center

• Polygraph

• Psychological examination, evaluation and interview

• Medical physical/Drug screening

• Police Chief interview

Selection Process(Out-of-State):

• Complete and submit City of Las Cruces application

• Physical assessment (50th percentile)

• LCPD Physical Agility assessment

• NMDPS Day & Night firearms qualification course

• Extensive background investigation

• LCPD Assessment Center

• Polygraph

• Psychological examination, evaluation and interview

• Medical physical / Drug screening

• Police Chief interview

Benefits:

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year

• Twelve(12)sickleavedaysperyear

• Personal leave

• Vacationleave

• Bereavement leave

• Health insurance plans

• All uniforms, equipment and sidearm provided

• Workrelatedinjurycompensation

• Retirement program (P.E.R.A.)

• Takehomecarprogram

• Promotional opportunities

• Four (4) - 10 hour work days

• Paid overtime & compensatory time off

• Forty (40) hours of annual leave upon hiring

• Eight (8) hours of personal leave upon hiring

• Spanish speaking pay

• Incentive

• Advanced Education

• Incentive (Bachelors and Masters Degree)

• Referral Program

• Incentive

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate police and civilian activities. Knowledge in police operations, techniques, practices, traffic control and enforcement, and resource planning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary in interacting with general public and City staff. Knowledge of safety and standard police practices. Working knowledge of personal computer with appropriate software is necessary. Ability to operate all assigned equipment and tools.