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 CITY OF ARTESIA

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted Date: 02/25/08     Posting No: 02-08-002   Closing Date: until filled 

There are four positions available for:  Police Community Service Officer 

PAY SCALE:  CA8     Min                  Mid                  Max

                                    $1,757             $2,196             $2,635 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicant must posses all of the skills and abilities listed under this section on the job description to be considered for this position.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  •  NM Drivers license

  •  U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age or older at the date of hire

  •  Free from any physical or mental defects which might adversely affect performance in job related situations

  • Must have never been convicted of any felony crime or any crime involving moral turpitude

  • Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, character, honesty, integrity, criminal record, driving record, etc.

  • Must not have been arrested and convicted of any misdemeanor crime within two years of date of application

  • Must have the ability to be trained in modern police methods, practices and procedures, including pepper spray training

DUTIES:  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification.

  • Performs shift work to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays

  • Responds to calls for service as dispatched and provides necessary information, advice and assistance to the general public

  • Conducts traffic control

  •  Conducts funeral escorts

  • Works vehicular and pedestrian traffic control at special events

  •  Completes on-street and private property, non-injury accident reports

  • Enforces parking regulations

  • Assists motorists

  • Takes simple misdemeanor reports

  • Provides assistance to investigative officers at accident and crime scenes, such as directing traffic and taking measurements

  • Takes reports and prepares information regarding abandoned vehicles

  •  Completes tow in reports and waits for wreckers

  •  Conducts police vehicle transport activities

  • Picks up and delivers messages or items for officers and delivers correspondence between the main station and other city facilities

  • Works under the close supervision of a shift sergeant or other department supervisor

  • Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:  Possessing some or all of the skills and abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive.

  • Ability to acquire knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures, first aid methods and techniques and investigative techniques and practice

  • Ability to observe situations objectively and to report and record them clearly and accurately

  • Ability to exercise good judgment in both emergency and non-emergency situations

  • Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public

 APPLICATION PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: 

  • Apply by completing a City of Artesia Job Application. Job Posting Applications may be picked up from The NM Department of Labor or at www.artesianm.com
  • Ensure that the application and any additional documents are delivered to the Department of Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened according to the above qualifications.  Selection will be recommended by the Interview panel to the Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.   

If you are planning to apply for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for this job, please notify Human Resources Department at (575) 746-2122 ext. 1014. 

The City of Artesia provides the following benefits for this position: 

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

  •  Three (3) miscellaneous leave days per year

  • Nine (9) paid holidays

  •  Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Term Life Insurance

  •  City Disability Insurance

  • Vision Insurance          

  • Choice of NM Public Employees Retirement or City of Artesia Retirement Plan.   

THE CITY OF ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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