Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree (Revised)

Salary : $28.84 - $41.60 Hourly

Location : Las Cruces, NM

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2002 07-24 EN

Department : Police

Opening Date : 07 / 18 / 2024

Nature of Work

This will 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 Schedule Amount At 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 serious bodily harm. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This position is graded between a POF 1 - POF 9.

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.
• Issues tickets to traffic violators.
• Renders first aid at accident sites, reroutes traffic accordingly, and investigates causes and results of accidents.
• Responds to reported crime scenes adhering to required processes and procedures.
• Writes and files report of daily activity immediately following each shift.
• Cooperates with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the apprehension and detention of persons involved in criminal activity.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testify against apprehended individuals violating the law.
• Potential duty of working in the Real-Time Crime Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Selection Process (NM Certified only) :

Benefits :

Retiree eligibility and requirement Information :

PERA Link :

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.

To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,

Are you a United States citizen either born or naturalized?

Do you have, at a minimum, the required high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience. One (1) year experience accepted if you currently possess a NMLEA Police Officer certification. One (1) year minimum requirement waived if graduated a Las Cruces Police Department Academy. Must pass all steps of the hiring and training process.

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Do you have a valid driver's License?

Do you have a current law enforcement certification?

If you answered yes to the certification question above, indicate what State, law enforcement agency, and the certification number. If not applicable, type N / A.

Have you been retired for less than 8 years as a NM Public Safety PERA retiree?

Have you failed a background check within the last 2 years of applying for law enforcement positions?

Required Question

Salary : $10,000 - $30,000