30, 2024 JOB DUTIES SELECTION & SCREENING TOOLS: Physical Agility Testing, Written Testing, Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph, Psychological Exam, Medical Exam.
Applicants will participate in a pre-employment physical agility test as a baseline.
Applicant must be able to pass the physical agility test before progressing into a Police Officer position. If the applicant is 18-19 years of age, the ability to transition to the position of Police Officer for the Farmington Police Department must be made by the age of 22. If older than 19 years of age, the ability to transition to the position of Police Officer must be made within 3 years or date of hire. Community Service
Officer/Police Transition applicants will be eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus payable in three separate installments ($1,000 upon hire, $1,000 upon completion of Field Training Program and final $3,000 will be paid to the Police Officer contingent on the Police Officer remaining employed for an additional three years after probation).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Works under the close supervision of the shift Police Sergeant. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public. Performs shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights, including weekends and holidays. Performs
a variety of routine technical, administrative work in support of law enforcement activities.
Works an assigned day shift or swing shift. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City. Assists certified patrol officers in performing traffic control, such as accident scene traffic control, special events control, and other similar situations. Assists officers in requesting and ensuring vehicle tows are completed at accident scenes and other arrest situations where a vehicle is involved. Enforces parking violations by writing citations for offenses such as handicap violations, fire lane violations, overtime parking, improper use of marked spaces, double and alley parking, obstructing traffic, and other similar citations as per regulations.
Follows up and requests towing of vehicles if violations have not been corrected. Investigates private property non-injury accidents; takes witness and victim statements; writes reports. Writes reports on certain offenses such as misdemeanor frauds, lost or stolen property, found or recovered property, or any other non-arrest type misdemeanor reports. May take felony reports such as embezzlements, larceny, auto burglary, forgery, criminal damage to property, and other similar reports.
Under the direction of a certified police officer, assists in the investigation of felony and misdemeanor offenses, including the writing of offense reports for documentation of felonies and misdemeanors, as well as assisting with follow-up investigations. Performs the duties of a field evidence technician when needed; secures scenes to facilitate collecting evidence; assists in crime scene photography, recovery of latent prints, and identification and recovery of trace evidence. Transports department vehicles from locations within the city to and from the Police Department.
Testifies in court when necessary. Must maintain confidential departmental information. Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks. Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. If 18-19 years of age, the ability to transition to the position of Police Officer for the Farmington Police Department by the age of 22. If older than 19 years of age, the ability to transition to the position of Police Officer for the Farmington Police Department within 3 years.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs crossing guard duties as needed. May perform departmental tours as needed. Runs miscellaneous errands to assist administration and operations in performance of duties. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. All applicants must provide enough information for an extensive background check. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Requires a valid New Mexico driver's license, with an acceptable driving record for the past three years, or the ability to obtain one upon hire. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U. S. Citizen. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
Must be able to read and write the English language. Ability to learn the City's geography. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. Ability to be trained in modern police methods, practices and procedures. Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations, and satisfactorily complete departmental training requirements including investigations, report writing, and evidence collection, defensive tactics, and other pertinent topics.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS Physical agility exam, written exam, oral board interview, background investigation, psychological examinations (written and oral), polygraph examination, and medical examination. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer and applicable software programs, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio, fax and copy machine, digital camera or similar recording devices, and calculator. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are consistent with that of the police officer position and representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to perform shift work including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk, or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, in hazardous traffic conditions on busy streets in moving traffic.
Operates a city vehicle in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderately noisy in the field. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
DUTIES You will receive emails regarding all processes and purchasing of study materials as you apply - please thoroughly read any and all emails and follow the instructions.
All appropriate certifications MUST be uploaded with Application. In order to qualify with the City of Farmington as a Lateral Police Officer, you must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of New Mexico or eligible for Certification by Waiver in the State of New Mexico.
IN-STATE Lateral Police Officers ONLY will be eligible for a $15,000 hiring bonus payable in three installments ($2,000 upon hire, $5,000 upon completion of Field Training Program and final $8,000 will be paid to the Police
Officer contingent on the Police Officer remaining employed for an additional four years after probation. OUT OF STATE Lateral Police Officers will be eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus payable in three separate installments ($1,000 upon hire, $1,000 upon completion of Field Training Program and final $3,000 will be paid to the Police Officer contingent on the Police Officer remaining employed for an additional three years after probation).
You must submit the following documents when applying for Lateral Police Officer: Completed City of Farmington Application Copies of all advanced law enforcement training hours Course curriculum from the academy you attended Please send a syllabus
or class schedule that lists the names of all classes and the amount of hours for each class.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Required to perform shift work which may include days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays. Works on performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone to respond to police matters.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations; and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests or cites violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift. Seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects. Develops leads and tips. Searches scene of crimes for clues. Evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports such as offense/incidents, field interrogation cards, DWI, towed vehicle, and accident reports.
Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse, traffic and bicycle safety, etc. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing charges, testifying in court, and related activities. Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conduction patrol activities.
Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney or district attorney's office regarding cases, policies and procedures as needed and assigned. Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about department activities. Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to carry out the business of the department and the City. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks. Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities. May serve as a member of various employee committees. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. QUALIFICATIONS This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Extensive background checks required. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed. Must not have used any illegal drugs within the past three years. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. Must be a United States Citizen. Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment. Must have completed 669 law enforcement training hours (Academy Training, Advanced Training, or combination of both).
Must have ability to become a certified law enforcement officer in the State of New Mexico within one year. Must have all advanced certificates available for review. Must submit a copy of course curriculum from police academy attended. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years. Must be able to read and write the English language. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations. Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn the City's geography. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Ability to operate a police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, straight baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, cell phone, on-board video camera, first aid equipment and chemical agent.
Extensive use of computers for dispatching, reporting and communicating is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to frequently lift and/or move heavy objects or persons. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit, stand, talk and hear. Must be able to use hands and fingers to feel objects or controls. Must be able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run and physically subdue combative subjects. The employee is required to perform shift work which may include days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS Written exam; oral board interview; psychological examinations (both written and oral); polygraph examination; medical examination; and extensive background investigation. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
