Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree

Overview

This is 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.

Relocation assistance is based on eligibility.

• 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.

• Lateral Officer Payout
  
  Schedule:
  
  At Hire $10,000;
  At the Completion of Field Training $10,000;
  One Day Prior to the End of the Probationary Year $10,000;
  Relocation assistance $5,000. Relocation assistance is based on eligibility.

(NM Certified only)

Retiree eligibility and requirement information: PERA Link:
Return to Work (nmpera.org)

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.