Police Officer

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
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Advertising, Public Safety, Risk
LOCATION
Las Cruces, NM
POSTED
8 days ago

Police Officer

  • 503135
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: Jul 15 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Sgt. Raymond Esquivel / 575-646-3311

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Come join the NMSU Police Department!

Position Details

Position Title: Police Officer

College/Division: President''s Office

Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 23.58

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Public Safety - 24/7

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Take police reports and conduct other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Required Education:Associate''s degree (any field).; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:2 years'' experience as a certified PO; or 2 years'' experience allowing for a combination of education (15 related credits equivalent to 6 months experience), and/or military service (honorably discharged), and/or certified PO experience.; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications:

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Preferred Qualifications:

Lateral Commissioned Officer with a minimum of two years of commissioned experience in law enforcement. Applicant must be in good standing or have recently left in good standing with their department.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

About the Company

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New Mexico State University