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Location

451 BOARDMAN DR

Salary

$23.35 P/H

Open Date

01/05/2026

Close Date

12/30/2026

Description

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY: JANUARY 16, 2026

Job Description

Pre-Academy training and/or orientations may include the following areas: McKinley County Metro Dispatch Authority McKinley County Adult Detention Center courtroom observation and orientations Community Service Aide ride-along police patrol ride-along Investigations Unit internship duties etc. Training: Department Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) writing OC (pepper) spray certification civil liability use of force and use of force reporting internal affairs/misconduct handcuffing the ASP baton computer/records information court procedure defensive tactics domestic violence rules of evidence ethics verbal defense firearms patrolling city streets parks commercial and residential areas traffic control prevention detection and investigating misconduct involving misdemeanors felonies and other criminal violations community service and protection. Interrogation of suspects witnesses and drivers. Preservation of evidence and arrest procedures. Community-oriented policing and providing assistance to citizens with such matters as stalled vehicles crime prevention Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and traffic safety. Developing leads and tips. Searching and processing crime scenes for investigative leads. Law Enforcement duties in conformance with Federal State County and City laws and ordinances. Preparing cases for testimony and testifying in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of handwritten and computer generated reports and records including recruit daily log reports of minor investigations and incidents Prepare and write reports documents and logs. Correspondence utilizing basic and intermediate computer programs and software. Assist in Community Service Aide (CSA) duties after internal department CSA academy. Other essential duties and responsibilities as designated by the Chief of Police or designee.

Additional Information

STARTING HOURLY PAY: $23.35 p/h

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 18 Years of Age at time of Application.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 day of hire and meet City’s insurability requirements.
  • No felony convictions restraining orders DWI convictions within 3 years illegal drug use: marijuana within 3 years domestic violence arrest(s) and convictions(s) dishonorable military discharge.
  • No previous “resignations in lieu of terminations” from any L.E. agency.
Other Conditions:

  • Must pass background check and all applicable pre-employment screening and testing.

Application Special Instructions

Please respond accurately to all questions regarding your qualifications for this position.
Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : POLICE
Location : 451 BOARDMAN DR
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