BENNY JASSO, MAYOR AARON SERA, ADMINISTRATOR

Phone (575) 546-8848, ext. 116 - Fax (575) 546-6442

E-MAIL: deming@cityofdeming.org - Website: www.cityofdeming.org
P.O. BOX 706. DEMING, NEW MEXICO 88031

POPULATION 14,000

Employment Opportunity

Certified Police Patrol Officer, Police Pay Range 21 $20.59/hr

(Uncertified or Certifiable) Police Patrol Officer, Range 17 $17.79/hr

Open until filled next Review of Applications Scheduled January 13, 2023

The City of Deming is seeking applicants for Police Patrol Officers. Fully qualified, State of

New Mexico certified, or certifiable Police Officers are desired, however, Academy training may

be provided if necessary. These vacancies are for full time, regular positions. A limited

relocation bonus may apply for out of area previously certified applicants. Point of Contact:

Chief Clint Hogan, 575-546-3011.

Requirements of the Position: Applicants must be certifiable or currently certified by the State

of New Mexico to be a Police Officer or willing and able to attend Academy to be certified; must

pass an academic skills test, be 18 years of age or older, have a valid New Mexico driver's

license, a high school diploma or GED, and be clear of any narcotic, felony, and/or moral

turpitude criminal convictions. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a

pre-employment drug test, physical and criminal background check.

The primary responsibility of the position is general duty police work in the protection of life and

property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Qualified applicants will possess the

knowledge, skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform a variety of duties in accordance with

departmental rules and regulations, receiving assignments and instruction from police officers of

higher rank, including routine patrol, investigation, and traffic regulation duties. Applicants

must possess the ability to work and deal with people in a tactful and courteous manner.

Applicants must be able to read, write, understand and follow Departmental and City policies,

rules and regulations.

To be considered for current vacancies, applications must be received at the City of Deming

Police Department. Announcement will remain open until all positions are filled. The

Department will periodically establish cut-off dates for consideration of applications. Contact

Chief Hogan 575-546-3011, for more information. A selection committee will be appointed to

review all applications and conduct interviews.

The City of Deming does not accept walk in interviews. City of Deming Police Officer

employment applications and a copy of the job description may be picked up at the City of

Deming Police Department, 700 E. Pine Street, Deming NM 88030.

"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"