Police Officer

Police Officer

Company: Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location: Portales, 88130

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2026-00044

Department: Business Affairs

Division: University Police

Opening Date: 03/25/2026

Position Overview

Position Summary
Under limited supervision, enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies and provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol University property to provide security and traffic law enforcement
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Conduct accident and crime investigations and prepare detailed reports
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty
• Provide public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts
• Provide building security, including locking and unlocking doors
• Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony
• Write and file daily activity reports
• Operate university patrol cars safely
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants must be 21 years of age on the date of hire. Current certification by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy or the ability to obtain certification within one year is required. Applicants that are currently certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy may be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer II. A current New Mexico driver's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to write reports containing technical information
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in the use of first aid procedures
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork
• Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
• Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures
• Must be of good moral character with conduct consistent with the University and state code of conduct.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed inside and outside during normal, night, and weekend hours
• Requires moderate physical activity and is medium in nature with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
• Requires pushing, pulling, climbing and/or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, reaching, handling, using hands or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Requires exposure to conditions which are wet and exposure to noise and vibration, fumes, dust, odors and/or toxic situations that may be hazardous

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.