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Training and Recruiting 

 The City of Alamogordo, established in 1898, is a modern, progressive, affordable living community with a population of approximately 40,000.  Located at the base of the Sacramento Mountain range, the city enjoys mild temperatures year round.  The  Department of Public Safety was established in 1967.  Since that time, DPS has provided both Police and Fire protection services for the community.  Prior to 1967, the services were provided by a paid Police Department and a paid Fire Department.  Public Safety Officers enjoy the unique experience of serving the public in both the Police and Fire Service fields.  The Alamogordo DPS is regarded as one of the most progressive, well trained, and professional departments in the State of New Mexico, achieving NM State Accreditation in 2006.

 Crime Stoppers

Community Relations

Animal Control

 Administration

Fire Services
 

 Minimum Requirements

Age:

Must be 18 years of age at time of employment.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen.

Health:

Must be in excellent health with no conditions which would restrict ability to effectively perform the duties of a Public Safety Officer.

Vision:

20/30 normal depth perception. Satisfactory color vision required.

Conduct:

Must have no felony convictions, history of criminal activity, improper conduct, or a poor driving record which affect suitability for law enforcement work. A valid NM driver’s license with a good driving record is required prior to appointment.
 
Application

Applications for employment may be obtained during regular business hours at the City Personnel Office, located at 1376 East 9th Street, Alamogordo, New Mexico.
 
Applicants must submit a current driving record with their application. Individuals passing a preliminary background and license check will be notified on time and location of testing site.

Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process in order to proceed to the next phase.

  
Physical Testing
 
 
Each applicant must complete a physical test, graded pass or fail.
 
 

Upper Body Strength
1 minute minimum number of push ups

Age

Male

Female

(Full Body)

18-29

29

15

30-39

24

11

40-49

18

9

50-59

13

9

60+

10

9

 

 

 

Muscular Endurance
1 minute minimum number of sit ups

Age

Male

Female

18-19

41

32

20-29

38

32

30-39

35

25

40-49

29

20

50-59

24

14

60+

19

6

 

 

 

Aerobic Power
1.5 Mile Run

(with 40 second altitude adjustment)

Age

Male

Female

18-29

13:09

15:45

30-39

13:33

15:45

40-49

14:30

16:36

50-59

15:54

19:50

60+

17:59

21:35

 

 

 

Anaerobic Power
300 meter run (in seconds)

Age

Male

Female

18-29

59.0

71.0

30-39

58.9

79.0

40-49

72.0

94.0

50-59

83.2

94.0

60+

83.2

94.0
 
 
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
 
Each applicant must obtain a passing score on a written examination. Study guides may be purchsed at the Human Resources offices located inside City Hall.
  
 
ORAL / PRACTICAL INTERVIEW
  
A panel consisting of city employees and DPS personnel will interview each applicant.
 
  
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
  
An extensive background investigation will be conducted on each applicant.
 
  
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
  
Each applicant must undergo a psychological evaluation.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION

Each applicant must pass a polygraph test 
  
MEDICAL EVALUATION
  
Each applicant must undergo a complete physical evaluation and drug-screening test.
 
 

 Salary and Benefits

Salary:


$16.20-$17.40 per hour, after certification, depending upon length of service.

Bonus:

 
$3,600 sign-on bonus for New Mexico certified officers
Add Pays:               

College Degree bonus, Bilingual Pay, Field Training Officer Pay, Physical Fitness pay & more.

Vacation:


10 to 20 days per year depending upon length of service.

Sick leave:


10 days per year.

Health insurance:


Both single and family plans are available, with the city contributing a large percentage of the premium.

Retirement plan:


Officers are eligible for retirement after 20 years of service.

Applicants selected for employment will initially be trained on firefighting and pump operations. Depending on previous Law Enforcement training and experience, applicants will then be scheduled to attend the Law EnforceDPS Unitment Academy in Santa Fe, for a period of up to 22 weeks.

At the academy, recruits will study law enforcement and investigative techniques, as well as participating in a strenuous physical conditioning program.

 
Upon successful completion of the academy, Public Safety Officers will then be assigned to a Field Training Officer for a minimum of three months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty assignments and career opportunities include:

SROs

 

   ERT Team
 

* Criminal Investigations

* Narcotics Enforcement Unit

* Emergency Response Team

* Field Training Officer

* School Resource Officer

* Station Officer
            
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information regarding current recruiting status, contact:

City of Alamogordo - Personnel Office
1376 East 9th Street
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Phone: (575) 439-4399
Fax: (575) 439-4367
e-mail:  khughes@ci.alamogordo.nm.us

 

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