What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE LATERAL (POLICE OFFICER & SENIOR POLICE OFFICER) position at City of Santa Fe?
Police Lateral
TEST DATE : Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Employees perform the full range of general duty police work including : patrols, issuing citations, making arrests, transporting
prisoners, crime prevention, serving warrants, investigating motor vehicle accidents, interviewing witnesses, answering calls
involving misdemeanors and felonies, and other law enforcement duties. This employee patrols assigned residential and
commercial areas by car or on foot and investigates and reports unusual conditions and complaints; enforces traffic codes by patrol
and citation of violations. May direct traffic at school crossings, special events and during emergencies. Investigates motor
accidents, administers first aid, prepares accident reports, and answers calls and complaints involving misdemeanors and felonies.
Employee assists in collection of evidence and interviewing of witnesses, makes arrests, guards and transports prisoners, and
testifies in court. Employee will assist in crime prevention activities and operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations and
performs minor maintenance of motor vehicles. May be assigned specialized duties and serves warrants.
Code : 1032-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : POLICE OPERATIONS
Group : POLICE UNI
Job Class : POLICE LATERAL
Posting Start : 01 / 11 / 2025
Posting End : 06 / 30 / 2025
HOURLY RATE RANGE : $24.61-$30.77
Salary : $25 - $31
