112 North front street
Clayton, NM 88415
ph: 575-374-2504
fax: 575-374-2803
Clayton Police Recruiting
The mission of the Clayton Police Department recruiting section is to ensure that we allow for a fair and equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, gender, marital status, religion and age.
The Clayton police department accepts applicatons/resumes on an ongoing basis for the position of Police officer. Interested candidates are encouraged to submitt a current resume with three references, resumes may be faxed or emailed to chief.julian@tocpd.org
Position description: 1.Enforces local, state and federal laws, charges and books arrested person, or issues citations when appropriate and completes necessary paperwork. 2. Patrols city roads and state highways within the jurisdiction of the Town of Clayton to enforce traffic laws. 3. Responds to complaints from Clayton residents and investigates criminal misdemeanors, felonys, traffic accidents involving personal injury and/or property damage, vandalism, and burglary. 4. Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbances. 5. Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects. 6. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, Town administrators, and the general public. 7. Secures, documents, and examines crime scenes and gathers, preserves and processes evidence. 8. Assists local, federal and state law enforcement officers in investigating federal or state offenses. 9. Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety. 10. Acts as a team member with others on tactical operations. 11. Works in cooperation with the Clayton ambulance service and may render first aid when needed. 12. Refers federal crimes to the appropriate federal agency through the Chief of Police. 13. Documents the results of investigations in writing and prepares required forms and written reports. 9. Provides oral testimony, in municipal, and state courts. 10. Assists citizen groups, and other programs serving Clayton to implement crime and delinquency prevention or public awareness/public safety programs through presentations at community meetings, departmental meetings or with public and private groups 11. Drives police vehicles in all weather conditions. 12. Works various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. 13. Attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques for a minimum of 20 hours annual inservice sessions. 14. Performs other job related duties as assigned. |
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Minimum requirments: 21 years of age or older, high school diploma or Ged, possess a valid drivers license with no adverse driving record, no felony convictions or crimes of moral turptitude, pass an oral board examination, thorough background investigation and alcohol/drug screen. Non certified applicants are required to submitt to and pass a physical fitness exam prior to oral board examination. A one year probation period is required for all employees.
Salary and benefit plan:
non-certified officer $27,040 per year, salary will be increased to $36,400 upon completion of the 20 week law enforcement academy.
Out of state certified lateral $34,320 per year, salary increased to $36,400 upon completion of the 3 week certification by waiver course and probation completion.
New Mexico certified $35,360, salary increased to $36,400 upon completion of probation.
A $2,500 sign on bonus is offered to New Mexico certified applicants.
The Town of Clayton offers three different health care packages to choose from and pays 75% of the premium. Dental and vision along with a $50,000 life insurance policy are available.
Retirement benefits are provided through the New Mexico public employees retirement association. Officers may retire at 25 years of service at any age.
Officers are provided with the following equipment. uniforms, body armor, handgun, shotgun, Ar-15, X-26 taser. All leather gear and a take home patrol unit.
112 North front street
Clayton, NM 88415
ph: 575-374-2504
fax: 575-374-2803
