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City of Las Cruces, NM Police Cadet in Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Police Cadet
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Job Type
Full-time Temporary
Job Number
2010 03-24 EN
Department
Police
Opening Date
03/18/2024
Closing Date
5/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
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Nature of Work
Temporary, full-time non-exempt position with the Las Cruces Police Academy. Progression to full-time, regular position upon successful completion of the Police Academy. Depending on the number of vacancies, some academy graduates may not be hired immediately but may be placed on a waiting list.
Offering the following recruitment and retention incentive payment with a 36 month commitment.
Incentive LevelAmount
Base Level$11,000.00
Associates Degree
$15,000.00
Bachelor's Degree/Retirement from Military Service/4 Years Honorable Military Service
$20,000.00
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Criminology$25,000.00
Master's Degree/Doctorate in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Criminology
$30,000.00
Relocation Assistance
Eligibility will be determined by HR$5,000.00
Basic Officer Payout Schedule Percentage
Upon Completion of Week 12 of the Basic Academy10%
Upon Graduation from the Basic Academy20%
At the Completion of Field Training30%
One Day Prior to the End of the Probationary Year40%
Relocation Assistance will be paid upon hire to those eligible per HR100%
Under immediate supervision, actively participates in the Las Cruces Police Academy training program. Performs all related learning and testing activities at a training level for preparation as a Police Officer.
Must be free of felony convictions. Position is subject to extended work hours when necessary; multiple tasks; strict deadlines; and exposure to serious bodily harm. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Under the direct supervision of an experienced Police Officer, performs formal and informal training in the Las Cruces Police Academy training program.
• Studies, attends classes, completes homework assignments, takes tests, and follows all instructions relative to the academy curriculum and behavior.
• Attends indoor and outdoor classes and training sessions for preparation as a Police Officer.
• Learns criminal law, arrest and control techniques, use of firearms, report writing, vehicle operation, First Aid, CPR, narcotics, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patrol procedures, physical conditioning and training, and any other subjects included in the academy.
• Performs tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, report preparation, physical agility and strength formulation, and other police officer-related duties commensurate with attained skills.
• May assist an Officer in patrolling assigned areas of the City in a car, bicycle, or on foot.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a United States high school diploma; must be age 19 by the time of application; United States citizenship (born or naturalized); no felony convictions; no DWI/DUI or misdemeanor convictions within the past three years (some misdemeanors will disqualify); no transportation of illegal drugs; drug usage may disqualify.
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
DETAILED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least age 19 by the time of application
United States citizenship (born or naturalized)
Valid driver's license
Valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
No misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years
No convictions of domestic violence
No felony convictions
No marijuana use within the last year. No illegal steroid or illegal narcotic use within the last three (3) years.
Must not have ever transported illegal drugs
Must not have a Dishonorable Discharge from the US Military. The position has a preference for a degree or a minimum of 65 college credit hours. Sealed official transcripts or notarized copy of diploma is required prior to preference being applied. These documents must be submitted at the background investigation phase of the hiring process.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)
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The email(s) you receive will contain further information regarding this selection process. I understand and accept that I will be contacted via email with additional information and/or instructions including those to submit copies of certifications, transcripts(if applicable), and the required personal history statement. Please monitor your email account on a regular basis for any communications related to this recruitment. Adding this email address to your list of contacts may reduce the possibility of missing upcoming announcements regarding this process or the status of your application. We also recommend adding this address to your SPAM and junk email filters as a "safe sender".
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I am at least age 19 by the submission of this application.
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Are you a United States citizen either born or naturalized?
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Do you have the minimum requirement of a United States high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
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I understand and accept that the minimum requirements for this position will include a thorough background investigation. I understand and accept that the following are disqualifiers: misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years; convictions of domestic violence; felony convictions; no marijuana use within the last year. no illegal steroid or illegal narcotic use within the last three (3) years; transportation of illegal drugs; Dishonorable Discharge from the US Military.
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Do you have a valid driver's License?
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Do you have a current First Aid/CPR certification?
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I understand and accept that if I am considered for this position, I must obtain a First Aid/CPR certification prior to the completion of the Police Academy. If I do not obtain a First Aid/CPR certification, I may be disqualified from the recruitment process.
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The position has a preference for a degree or a minimum of 65 college credit hours. Sealed official transcripts or notarized copy of diploma is required prior to preference being applied. These documents must be submitted at the background investigation phase of the hiring process.
No college or less
Minimum of 65
Associate Degree or above
Bachelors Degree or Above
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Do you meet the requirement as listed regarding drug use under the Detailed Qualifications #8?
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How did you learn about the Police Cadet job posting? Choose one or all that apply.
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Agency
City of Las Cruces
Address
P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone
575-528-3100575-528-3100
Website
http://www.lascruces.gov
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