Police Officer

Department Contact:Sgt. Raymond Esquivel

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our campus police team and make a difference by protecting our community through proactive patrol law enforcement crime prevention and community engagement in a dynamic and rewarding public safety role.

PositionTitle: Police Officer

College/Division: Presidents Office

Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): N/A

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 23.82

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Public Safety - 24/7

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general patrol and operational police duties such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes in an effort to safeguard our campus community; may assist in investigations or serve as a member of special teams or task forces; and may participate with community outreach initiatives and crime prevention.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates degree in any field. No previous work experience required.

Equivalent Qualifications:
2 years experience as a certified PO; or 2 years experience allowing for a combination of education (15 related credits equivalent to 6 months experience) and/or military service (honorably discharged) and/or certified PO experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:
This position has been established as a primary key position under the All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and is essential to operational continuity and/or an emergency situation primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.