FullTime Police Officers

Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police
Division: PD-Police Officer Second Class
Bargaining Unit: NU

Provide basic law enforcement services to an assigned area under the direction of a Field Services Sergeant.
Hourly Rate $32.28 - Current Certified Lateral who possess less than 24 months of experience as a Police Officer.
Hourly Rate $35.78 - Current Certified Lateral who possess at least 24 months of experience as a Police Officer who worked for a law enforcement agency (post academy/probationary experience) with full police powers and duties.
Hourly Rate $35.91 - After successful completion of probationary period as a Police Officer 2nd Class (P2C) - Lateral
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
You will not be considered until you have 1st completed the application and selection process at APD online,
Serve as a back-up unit to other units.

• Provide routine assistance to the public.
• Perform miscellaneous assignments such as vehicle inspections and maintenance, transporting prisoners.
• Present testimony in court.
• Perform field community policing/engagement activities.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
No misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years from the date of initial testing. Applicants who within 3 years preceding their written test date, have been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to any violation of federal law, state law, or local ordinance that would be classified as a misdemeanor crime, will be reviewed on an individual basis and may be cause for disqualification (does not include minor traffic violations). No DWI convictions within the last five (5) years from the date of initial testing, whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, criminal conviction, or military disciplinary action. An applicant cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Act. Domestic related arrests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
No use in the last two (2) years of any illegal drug that would amount to a misdemeanor crime if found in possession (includes marijuana).
Any pending administrative actions with any board or commissions will be reviewed and may be cause for disqualification. This shall include reviewing history of using lethal and less lethal force, determining whether the applicant has been named in a civil or criminal action, and assessing use of force training records and complaint history.
Possession of a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certificate or successfully meet the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Certification by Waiver training requirements and eligibility standards.
Applicants must meet New Mexico Department of Public Safety minimum standards prior to completing probation.
Must serve a one (1) year probationary period from the APD Lateral Academy graduation date.
Any financial accounts referred to collections, written or charged off will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may result in disqualification.
Environmental:
Field environment; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions; both hands and legs required, operating motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to discharge firearms.
In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. Paid holidays? Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
If you selected YES for question #18, briefly describe how you meet the training requirements and eligibility standards required by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Do you possess a valid Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the State of New Mexico?
If you selected NO for question #17, will you be applying for a Law Enforcement Certificate based on the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Certification by Waiver training requirements and eligibility standards?
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
Have you been arrested for a domestic related act?
Are you a current Certified Lateral who possess less than 24 months of experience as a Police Officer?
Are you a current Certified Lateral who possess at least 24 months of experience as a Police Officer who worked for a law enforcement agency (post academy/probationary experience) with full police powers and duties?
Have you been convicted of a Domestic Violence Act?
Have you used any misdemeanor drugs to include marijuana within the past two (2) years?
Are you a United States citizen?
Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor within the last three (3) years from the date of initial testing?
Have you been convicted of a DWI within the last five (5) years from the date of initial testing, whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction or a military disciplinary action?