STARTING SALARY
Officer: $19.46/hr. to $27.24/hr; Corporal: $21.48/hr. to $30.07/hr.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Monday, June 30, 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer/Corporal (Lateral) – Announcement 08-75 Police Officer salary range is $40,477 to $56,668 annually Police Corporal salary range is $44,679 to $62,551 annually
Minimum Requirements for All Applicants
- HS Diploma or GED
- At least 21 years of age
- US Citizen
- Successfully complete physical and psychological exams
- Pass initial drug and alcohol screening and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening
- NM drivers license within 30 days of employment and ability to maintain thereafter
- No convictions for felonies, domestic violence or other crimes of moral turpitude
- No convictions for DUI within the last 3 years
- Submit to background investigation and FBI fingerprint check
- NM Law Enforcement Certification within one year of employment
- Must live within 40 statute miles of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building within six months
Additional Corporal Requirements
- Two years law enforcement experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
- NM Law Enforcement Certification or ability obtain certification by waiver within one year of employment
Los Alamos Police Department
- Academy paid at 40 hours plus some overtime
- Uniforms provided by Department
- Take home cars (after probation period) for those residing in Los Alamos County
- Physical agility requirements waived for laterals that are certifiable in NM
- Court time paid at a minimum of 2 hours OT
- Four 12-hour shifts followed by four days off
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Applications and full job information are available at www.losalamosnm.us or by calling Martha Katko at (505)662-8040. Application deadline is June 30, 2008. Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and testing may occur throughout the recruiting period.
Los Alamos County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
OTHER INFORMATION
Los Alamos County Benefits
- Twenty year retirement for Police through the Public Employees Retirement Association
- Los Alamos County Pension Plan (9% County Contribution, 1% Employee Contribution)
- Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (County pays 80% for employee and dependents)
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Annual and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
About Our Community
Situated at the base of the Jemez Mountains in beautiful northern New Mexico, the city of Los Alamos is a community of about 18,000 people. Our community has a worldwide reputation for its scientific and technological research and development. Recreational opportunities are nearly unlimited. Los Alamos is home to Pajarito Ski Hill, the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center, an 18-hole golf course, a Sportsman’s Club, an outdoor ice skating rink, numerous hiking and bike trails, and many organized sports leagues and events. We are located within a short drive from the Jemez Mountain Recreation Area, Bandelier National Monument, and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Cultural activities abound with concerts, art fairs and exhibits, lectures, dance performances and theater events scheduled nearly every day of the year. Additionally, we are located near the culturally-rich communities of Taos and Santa Fe. Further information about our community can be found at www.locate.losalamos.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Martha Katko
Los Alamos Police Department
2451 Central, Suite B
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505)661-4554
Email: martha.katko@lacnm.us
Web Site: www.losalamosnm.us
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