Patrol Officer - Non-Certified

About this role

Under immediate supervision, actively participates in the Police Academy training program.&nbsp; Performs all related learning and testing activities at a training level for preparation as a Police Officer.&nbsp; Patrol Officer 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.

Requirements

<ul><li>Must have High School Education or equivalent<li>Must become a Certified Patrol Officer within twelve months of date of hire required<li>Must be Twenty (20) years of age at time of academy, but must be 21 years of age by graduation time.<li>Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.<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; &nbsp;<li>Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license or be able to obtain one by date of hire,<li>Must be a United States citizen.<li>Marijuana use within the last three years will