Artesia Police Department

Recruitment Information

 

 

Department Information:

 

• The Artesia Police Department authorized strength is 35 officers.
• Take home vehicles are provided for officers living within a 15 mile radius of City of Artesia.
• Newly hired officers are outfitted with a complete uniform, paid by the city.
• The Department currently provides a Glock 40 semi-automatic to all officers.
• Officers have access to the firing range, gymnasium, weight room and other facilities at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

 

Starting Salary:

 

Uncertified                   $30,528           6 Years Certified         $37,740

1 Year Certified           $32,820           7 Years Certified         $38,568

2 Years Certified         $34,464           8 Years Certified         $39,384

3 Years Certified         $35,280           9 Years Certified         $40,200

4 Years Certified         $36,108           10 Years Certified       $41,028

5 Years Certified         $36,924           Maximum                    $45,804

 

Benefits:

 

• Medical Insurance 75% paid, including dependants, by the City.
• Dental Insurance 50% paid, including dependants, by the City.
• Term Life Insurance 100% paid.
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 100% paid.
• Vision Insurance 100% paid.
• Choice of PERA Level 5 or City of Artesia Retirement Plan.
• Educational Assistance-Prepaid Tuition for Job Related Education.
• City pays 75% of the total cost of retirement.
• Longevity Pay.
• Paid Vacation.
• Twelve (12) sick leave days per year.
• Two (2) miscellaneous leave days per year.
• Bereavement leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year.
• Certified Officers are reimbursed up to $2,500 for moving expenses.

 

Hiring Process:

 

• New Mexico Certified Candidates.
  • Initial Application
  • Oral Interview
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief’s Selection
  • Psychological Examination
  • Medical Examination and Drug Screening

 

• Candidates Eligible for Certification by Waiver
  • Initial Application
  • Physical Fitness Test
  • Oral Board
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief’s Selection
  • Psychological Examination
  • Medical Examination and Drug Screening

 

• Uncertified Candidates
  • Initial Application
  • Written Test
  • Physical Fitness Test
  • Oral Board
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief’s Selection
  • Psychological Examination
  • Medical Examination and Drug Screening

 

• All Applicants

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon Mayoral and City Council approval, successful completion of physical, alcohol, drug and psychological testing.

 

New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) board sets the eligibility requirements for both the basic and certification by waiver academies. These standards are subject to change. The hiring process is subject to change without notice.

 

Application:

City of Artesia Application

You may fill in this Application and Mail Back to the
City of Artesia PO Box 1310 Artesia, NM 88211-1310
 

Other Information:
City of Artesia-www.artesianm.com
Artesia Police Department-www.artesianm.com/apd
Artesia Chamber of Commerce-www.artesiachamber.com
Capt. Teresa Lemon-police@artesianm.com
Bill Thalman, HR Director (505) 746-2122 or bthalman@artesianm.com