Police Officer- CADET

City of Rio Rancho, NM • Rio Rancho, NM

278d

About The Position

The Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of all Municipal, State and Federal laws. This is a public safety position that requires the working of unusual hours, rotating shifts and working under inclement weather conditions; patrols an assigned beat, protects life and property, prevents crime, maintains order, enforces laws, ordinances and constitutional mandates, investigates crimes, accidents and disturbances, directs traffic, prepares reports, makes arrests, testifies in court, serves warrants and subpoenas, cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and City departments, provides information and answers inquiries from the general public. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully complete a written personal integrity test, FBI fingerprint/background investigation, psychological exam, medical and physical exams and testing, screening for illegal or non-prescribed controlled substances including anabolic steroids, and will undergo an Oral Board interview.
• Certification through the NM Law Enforcement Academy for State certification as a law enforcement official.
• Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in law enforcement.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Official in the State of NM or another state.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area of the City in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order and enforcing Municipal, State and Federal laws and ordinances.
• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed, lights and signals, traffic courtesy, and issuing warnings and/or citations when violations are observed.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving road accidents, robberies, burglaries, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, homicides, and other criminal activities and civil complaints.
• Secures crime scenes, identifies witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations and re-establishes law and order at the scene.
• Prepares reports to document incidents, and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
• May serve as a school resource officer, including developing, modifying and implementing educational programs.
• Serves as needed for emergency response and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees