Certified Police Officer

THE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO POSITION POSTING #2021-040 POSITION :

• CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER             DEPARTMENT :              POLICE                                   STATUS :                       NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO :              SHIFT SERGEANT OR SENIOR OFFICER SHIFT :                            FT REGULAR / 84 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD SALARY :                       MINIMUM $19.72 – MAXIMUM $27.03                                      COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION                                     GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Reporting to the shift Sergeant or other senior officer, this employee performs general work, enforcing state and local laws and statutes, involving the patrol of an assigned area, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident, and crime scene investigation.
• An element of personal danger is involved and officers must be able to respond and react properly in varied emergency and stressful situations, exercising independent judgment in performance of duties.
• Other duties include writing reports, processing evidence, computer data entry, and use of related equipment.
• This position requires a willingness to work irregular hours, evening or night shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary to assure protection for the public.

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Possession of a good reputation and background, which will withstand pre-appointment investigation including no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years.                    COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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