What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE LATERAL (POLICE OFFICER & SENIOR POLICE OFFICER) position at City of Santa Fe?
TEST DATE: 2nd Saturday of every month
Employees perform the full range of general duty police work including: patrols, issuing citations, making arrests, transporting prisoners, crime prevention, serving warrants, investigating motor vehicle accidents, interviewing witnesses, answering calls involving misdemeanors and felonies, and other law enforcement duties. This employee patrols assigned residential and commercial areas by car or on foot and investigates and reports unusual conditions and complaints; enforces traffic codes by patrol and citation of violations. May direct traffic at school crossings, special events and during emergencies. Investigates motor accidents, administers first aid, prepares accident reports, and answers calls and complaints involving misdemeanors and felonies. Employee assists in collection of evidence and interviewing of witnesses, makes arrests, guards and transports prisoners, and testifies in court. Employee will assist in crime prevention activities and operates vehicles in routine and emergency situations and performs minor maintenance of motor vehicles. May be assigned specialized duties and serves warrants.
Code : 557-4
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : POLICE OPERATIONS
Group : POLICE UNI
Job Class : POLICE LATERAL
Posting Start : 07/22/2026
Posting End : 07/31/2026
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $24.61-$24.61
Salary : $25