Police Recruit

Veterans Preference: The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers. Summary: Under close supervision, attends Police Academy and learns to provide responsive and courteous police service for the Roswell Police Department (RPD). Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics This is entry-level, general duty, police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves the prevention of juvenile and adult crime, apprehension of law violators, direction of traffic, general enforcement of laws and ordinances and preliminary and follow-up investigation of crimes. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and upon specific oral and written instructions from a superior. While many decisions are limited by established procedure, independent judgment, usually based on precedent, must be exercised in the handling of specific cases. Some work actions are final and represent the last level of responsibility, but many are reviewed or reconsidered internally or by the judicial system before being considered final. The work requires knowledge that are to be learned on-the-job both through a formal training program and also with substantial supervisory participation. After training, work is performed without direct supervision; however, advice and guidance from a superior officer is usually available on non-routine matters. Work assignments and special instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through examination of reports, on-the-job observation, personal inspection, and discussion of work problems. Work involves considerable public contact, with both the general public and law violators in both adversary and non-adversary situations. Work involves a significant element of personal danger. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Patrols an assigned area, on foot or in non-motorized or motorized vehicle, for the purpose of preventing and discovering crimes and enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances, including traffic and parking regulations. - Responds to calls for service as dispatched; provides necessary assistance to the general public, taking appropriate enforcement action when necessary. - Makes arrest upon observation of law violations, transports prisoners to detention facility for booking. - Conducts preliminary investigations of crimes including administering first aid, locating and obtaining information from witnesses and victims, and preparing report of findings and action taken. - Prepare reports on enforcement and other action taken for record-keeping purposes and for use in courtroom presentation, as necessary. - Operates enforcement-related equipment, including radar and breathalyzer, in accordance with State standards and departmental policy. - Attends police-related training classes and programs as required. - Provides information, advice, and assistance to the general public. - Conducts extensive follow-up investigations of crimes; interviews witnesses, interrogates suspects, takes statements and confessions. - May conduct covert investigations of certain riminal activity including, but not limited to, the illegal sale of narcotics, the selling of stolen merchandise, gambling activities, etc. - May be required to wear and use a respirator. - Performs related work as required. - - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Ability to acquire knowledge of approved principles and practices of law enforcement work and applicable laws and ordinances. - Ability to acquire knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures. - Ability to acquire knowledge of first aid methods and techniques. - Ability to acquire knowledge of investigative techniques and practices. - Ability to acquire skill in the use and care of firearms. - Ability to acquire skill in the operation of a motor vehicle safely and efficiently, occasionally at a high rate of speed. - Ability to observe situations objectively and to report and record them clearly and accurately. - Ability to deal courteously, yet firmly and effectively, with the public in police situations. - Ability to exercise good judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations; to act quickly and calmly in resolving problems. - Ability to wear and use a respirator. - Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public. - - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience: - Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school, and possession of a good reputation and background which will withstand pre-appointment investigation. - Minimum age of 20 at time of hire and must turn 21 on or before the date of graduation from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. - Must be a U. S. Citizen. - Weight must be in proportion to height. - Never have been convicted of any felony crime or any crime involving moral turpitude. - Eyesight must be no worse than 20/100 corrected to 20/20 in both eyes with no color or night vision difficulties. - Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, character, honesty, integrity, criminal record, driving record, etc. - Must be free from any physical or emotional defects which might adversely affect performance in job related situations. - - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and be insurable by the City's insurance carrier. Within one year of employment, certification by the State of New Mexico as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer. Continued maintenance of firearm qualification standards. Must maintain a telephone. - - PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: - Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test, written exam, interview and background investigation. - Must pass a pre-employment psychological examination. - Must pass a pre-employment complete physical given by a City-designated physician. - Must pass a Law Enforcement Academy exam given by a City-designated physician.