Department Contact: Sgt. Raymond Esquivel
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Join our campus police team and make a difference by protecting our community through proactive patrol, law enforcement, crime prevention, and community engagement in a dynamic and rewarding public safety role.
Position Title: Police Officer
College/Division: President's Office
Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): N/A
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 23.82
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Public Safety - 24/7
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes in an effort to safeguard our campus community; may assist in investigations or serve as a member of special teams or task forces; and may participate with community outreach initiatives and crime prevention.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in any field. No previous work experience required.
Equivalent Qualifications:
2 year's experience as a certified PO; or 2 year's 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.
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 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
