APD Transport Officer

Position Summary

Provide temporary detainment and transportation of prisoners; prevent escapes and other criminal acts; ensure public safety while controlling the custody of prisoners; ensure the safe transportation of prisoners in accordance with the established standards of Albuquerque Police Department and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Post-secondary education in law enforcement, criminal justice or related discipline is preferred.
One (1) year of corrections, law enforcement, security or military experience preferred.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must successfully pass a background investigation,and maintain appropriate fitness for duty status via annual testing.
Must pass the Entry-Level Written Examination and departmental oral board examinations.
Must pass Albuquerque Police Department Academy Physical Fitness physical requirements:
Push-ups (15), Sit-ups (15), 1.5 Mile Run (17 minutes), 300 Meter Sprint (76 seconds).
Must not have committed a misdemeanor within the last three (3) years.
Must not have used an illegal drug (i.e. LSD) within the last five (5) years.
Must not have used marijuana within the last three (3) years.
Must not have committed a DWI within the last three (3) years whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action.
Must not have committed multiple DWIs within the last ten (10) years whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action.
Must have no domestic violence convictions.
Must have no felony convictions.
Must have a stable credit history.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Successfully complete and pass the Albuquerque Police Department Prisoner Transport Training Academy.
Maintain a firearms proficiency level of 80%.
Possession of a valid Firearms Certification within six (6) months from hire date.
Possession of a valid Taser Certification within six (6) months from hire date.
Possession of a valid Less-lethal Munition/OC Certification within six (6) months from hire date.
Successful completion of Defensive Tactics training within six (6) months from hire date.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of law enforcement
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Perform basic computer functions
• Operate standard business equipment
• Prepare thorough and accurate police reports
• Determine work priorities and maintain effective organizational skills
• React with professionalism and control during times of stressful situations
• Exercise discretion over sensitive and confidential issues
• Maintenance of duty weapons
• Use physical force to restrain, subdue and control violent inmates, prevent criminal behavior and maintain safety, or in events of self-defense
• Analyze hazardous situations in a rational, mature and confident manner and to act effectively
• Apply first aide, CPR and related emergency practices and techniques when applicable
• Carry out oral and written instructions
• Prepare clear and concise memorandums and police reports
• Read and interpret New Mexico State Statutes, County of Bernalillo and City of Albuquerque criminal ordinance policies and procedures
• Communicate and interact effective and professionally with supervisors, other officer, department personnel, and the general public
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work