Police Officer Certified

About this role

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"><em><strong>Great opportunity for competitive salary, excellent benefits and PERA retirement!&nbsp;</strong></em></span><em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The Village of Ruidoso is a Drug Free Workplace.</em></strong></div><br>Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine police work for the Ruidoso Police Department, on an assigned shift. &nbsp;Non-exempt FLSA<br>&nbsp;<br>This position patrols the Village on an assigned shift in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses and residences, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state and municipal laws and ordinances.&nbsp;

Requirements

<br><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or Certified in another state and eligible for the 3 week NM waiver program.<li>Two years of experience as a Certified Patrol Officer preferred<li>Must be able to establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, public officials, outside agencies, businesses, and employees.<li>Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. &nbsp;Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. &nbsp;MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village. &nbsp;<li>Must be 21 years of age for Police Officer or 21 years of age by graduation from the NMLEA, 18 years o