Police Officer Certified

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Great opportunity for competitive salary, excellent benefits and PERA retirement!

The Village of Ruidoso is a Drug Free Workplace.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine police work for the Ruidoso Police Department, on an assigned shift. Non-exempt FLSA. This position patrols the Village on an assigned shift in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses and residences, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state and municipal laws and ordinances.

• Checks for traffic hazards and illegal or unsafe activities.
• Responds to calls for assistance, including traffic accidents, assaults, fights, alarms, domestic disturbances, thefts, and other criminal or civil complaints.
• Works to strengthen police/community relations and as assigned accomplishes this by using avenues such as foot or bike patrol, and responds to questions/requests from the public.
• Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts investigations, collects evidence, assists injured persons, and re-establishes law and order at the scene.
• Conducts follow-up investigations.
• Preserves crime scenes.
• Books arrested persons in accordance with state, federal, and departmental procedures.
• Types complaints, affidavits, warrants, writes reports, processes evidence.
• Presents cases and testifies in court.

• Some positions may assist with criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and undercover work.
• Transports suspects and persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
• May train other officers.
• May serve on special assignments, such as special response team, DWI roadblocks, or narcotics task force.
• Responsible for maintenance program of assigned vehicles and special equipment.
• Ensures computer is backed up once a month and adheres to Village of Ruidoso IT Policies.
• Adheres to all Village of Ruidoso's policies not limited to IT, Purchasing, and Personnel Manual.
• Ensures that any on-the-job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Police Chief or Village Manager.
• Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken.
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional squatting or bending required.
• Occasional running and jogging.

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management to include weekends/holidays.
• May be called when needed.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.

Normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the area. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, related activities and overnight travel as required.

• Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or Certified in another state and eligible for the 3 week NM waiver program.
• Two years of experience as a Certified Patrol Officer preferred.
• Must be able to establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, public officials, outside agencies, businesses, and employees.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must…