Temp - Police Cadet

Overview

• Job
• Location:
  
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Position type:
  Staff, Temporary Staff
• Closing at:
  Jul 28 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Justin Dunivan, ; jdunivan

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

This is a temporary appointment with a pre-determined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Position may average up to 29 hours per week.

Position Details

• Position Title: Temp - Police Cadet
• College/Division: President's Office
• Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU
• Location: Las Cruces
• Offsite Location (if applicable):
• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $23.58
• Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 maximum
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with AFSCME.
• Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Personnel will be assigned to the Police Department's Field Services Division and assists our patrol officers with public safety details and enforcement activity. This includes assisting with criminal investigations, traffic crash investigations, special event details/assignments, and uniformed patrols of our housing areas on campus in an effort to deter criminal activity. This is in preparation for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and providing real world job experience.

Qualifications

Required

Education and Experience:


Required

Education:

Associate's degree (any field).

Required Experience:

No previous work experience required. Equivalency: 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.;
Required Certification/License: Must successfully complete and graduate from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy within one year of date of hire. Will be required to successfully the Field Training Officer Program and probationary period.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

Must graduate within one year from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and become a commissioned police officer.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

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 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

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

Recruitment

Summary:

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.

We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

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