JOB OPENING:
DEPUTY I Full-Time (84 hours) w/Benefits
The Town of Mesilla is accepting application for a deputy I (police officer). Duties include patrolling streets, roads and public spaces; general duty police work; issues tickets to traffic violators; conducts crash investigation; responds to reporting crime scenes; writes and files reports of daily activity following each shift; works with other local, state and federal agencies as needed; appears in court as needed; provides security for all Town of Mesilla buildings. Starting annual salary is dependent on level of qualification (i.e. Deputy I, II or III).
Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED; college degree in Criminal Justice (preferred but not required); bilingual (preferred, but not required) graduate of Police academy; a valid Driver’s License with verified record of good driving history; no felony convictions misdemeanors involving domestic violence; NMDPS certification; radar certification; ir-9000 breathalyzer operator; standardized field sobriety testing; three (3) years as a certified police officer. Must pass extensive background check.
The Town of Mesilla offers a great benefits package including life, dental, health and vision insurance, retirement program as well as paid holidays.
Please submit cover letter and resume (with at least a ten-year job history) to: Marshal Azcarate, P.O. Box 10, Mesilla, NM 88046 or bena@mesillanm.gov. For more information and job description visit mesillanm.gov. Applications will be accepted until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.