City of Portales

The City of Portales is seeking a Police Officer (Non-Certified) to perform general work, enforcing state and local laws and statutes, involving the patrol of an assigned area, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident, and crime scene investigation.

Requirements

• Patrol assigned area in city in a one-man unit.
• Respond to calls from the dispatcher and react in a calm, professional manner.
• Investigate/search accident and crime scenes, assembling evidence.
• Complete routine and special reports on accident, crimes, and other incidents.
• Act as “First Responder” to fire and emergency calls, being prepared to administer first aid if necessary.
• Prepare and serve arrest and search warrants.
• Work as traffic control at scenes as necessary.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Apprehend criminals and offenders, processing prisoners.
• Locate and question witnesses.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid training and certification