What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Enforcement Certification Board Manager, Staff Support (DPS #10116300) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, the Law Enforcement Certification Board (LECB) serves as an independent compliance and disciplinary regulation board for 8,000 certification holders and 194 public safety agencies. The Board oversees the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension and revocation of certifications for law enforcement and telecommunicator professionals. The Board also conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct violations by certification holders, administering due process facilitation and disciplinary action.
The Manager of Administrative Support provides operational leadership and administrative oversight for the Law Enforcement Certification Board. This position supports the Board in carrying out its statutory authority by coordinating administrative operations, supervising support staff, and ensuring that certification, investigative, and disciplinary processes are conducted in accordance with applicable New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due process requirements.
Why does the job exist?
The Law Enforcement Certification Board Manager Support Staff provides and supports the Law Enforcement Certification Board in carrying out its statutory authority over law enforcement officer certification, misconduct investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. The position ensures Board actions are legally sufficient, procedurally compliant, and properly documented in accordance with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due-process requirements. Incumbent conducts legal research and statutory analysis related to officer certification and misconduct matters and prepares legal memorandums, case summaries, and briefing materials for Board review. The position organizes and maintains confidential misconduct investigative case files; tracks investigative, procedural, and statutory deadlines; and ensures completeness and accuracy of records.
The Manager oversees administrative operations, supervises support personnel, and ensures that Board processes, documentation, and case management activities are conducted in compliance with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due process requirements. The position provides operational coordination between Board members, legal counsel, investigators, and Department of Public Safety administrative leadership. This role supervises two or more regular employees (or equivalent FTE) and is responsible for establishing procedures, managing resources, and ensuring administrative and operational efficiency in support of Board functions.
How does it get done?
Manage and oversee the administrative support functions of the Law Enforcement Certification Board. Establish, implement, and maintain administrative procedures to support Board operations, case management, and regulatory compliance. Provide direct supervision and oversight to administrative support staff and ensure effective workflow management. Coordinate Board meeting logistics, documentation, and operational support. Supervise at least two full-time equivalent employees within administrative support functions. Assign and monitor workload, provide guidance, and ensure staff performance aligns with Board operational needs. Support staff development, training, and performance evaluation processes.
Ensure administrative processes comply with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and regulatory requirements governing certification and disciplinary proceedings. Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and case file management consistent with statutory and records-retention requirements. Conduct legal research and statutory analysis related to officer certification, misconduct investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. Organize and maintain confidential misconduct investigative case files. Support the preparation of administrative hearings by coordinating schedules, witnesses, and documentation. Develop evidentiary packets and case materials for Board counsel and hearing officers. Provide document and procedural support during Board hearings.
Coordinate responses to Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests. Conduct document review, research, and redaction in consultation with legal staff to ensure compliance with confidentiality statutes. Compile certification, misconduct, and operational data to support Board oversight and transparency. Develop reports, metrics, and analytical summaries to support executive decision-making and reporting requirements. Assist leadership in evaluating operational performance and identifying areas for procedural improvement. Determine administrative, financial, and staffing resources necessary to support Board objectives. Identify operational challenges and develop solutions through research, policy review, and process improvements. Coordinate with DPS administrative divisions to support budget, procurement, and operational needs. Oversee the development, monitoring, and administration of the LECB operational budget.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and fiscal policies. Coordinate with DPS fiscal staff and executive leadership regarding budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance. Assist with financial planning and resource allocation to support Board operational needs. Review and approve procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor services to support Board operations. Coordinate with DPS procurement staff to ensure proper procurement procedures, contract management, and documentation. Monitor purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Who are the customers?
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000 certification holders throughout the state.
Ideal Candidate
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000 certification holders throughout the state.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in office administration, customer service, and/or records management techniques and procedures. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and extended periods of sitting to include attending public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, and sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required in and out of state. This position operates on a standard work schedule during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate Board needs that could occur outside regular hours to include evenings and weekends.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ivan Ramirez-Arechiga, 505-603-4398 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, the Law Enforcement Certification Board (LECB) serves as an independent compliance and disciplinary regulation board for 8,000 certification holders and 194 public safety agencies. The Board oversees the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension and revocation of certifications for law enforcement and telecommunicator professionals. The Board also conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct violations by certification holders, administering due process facilitation and disciplinary action.
The Manager of Administrative Support provides operational leadership and administrative oversight for the Law Enforcement Certification Board. This position supports the Board in carrying out its statutory authority by coordinating administrative operations, supervising support staff, and ensuring that certification, investigative, and disciplinary processes are conducted in accordance with applicable New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due process requirements.
Why does the job exist?
The Law Enforcement Certification Board Manager Support Staff provides and supports the Law Enforcement Certification Board in carrying out its statutory authority over law enforcement officer certification, misconduct investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. The position ensures Board actions are legally sufficient, procedurally compliant, and properly documented in accordance with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due-process requirements. Incumbent conducts legal research and statutory analysis related to officer certification and misconduct matters and prepares legal memorandums, case summaries, and briefing materials for Board review. The position organizes and maintains confidential misconduct investigative case files; tracks investigative, procedural, and statutory deadlines; and ensures completeness and accuracy of records.
The Manager oversees administrative operations, supervises support personnel, and ensures that Board processes, documentation, and case management activities are conducted in compliance with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and due process requirements. The position provides operational coordination between Board members, legal counsel, investigators, and Department of Public Safety administrative leadership. This role supervises two or more regular employees (or equivalent FTE) and is responsible for establishing procedures, managing resources, and ensuring administrative and operational efficiency in support of Board functions.
How does it get done?
Manage and oversee the administrative support functions of the Law Enforcement Certification Board. Establish, implement, and maintain administrative procedures to support Board operations, case management, and regulatory compliance. Provide direct supervision and oversight to administrative support staff and ensure effective workflow management. Coordinate Board meeting logistics, documentation, and operational support. Supervise at least two full-time equivalent employees within administrative support functions. Assign and monitor workload, provide guidance, and ensure staff performance aligns with Board operational needs. Support staff development, training, and performance evaluation processes.
Ensure administrative processes comply with New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, and regulatory requirements governing certification and disciplinary proceedings. Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and case file management consistent with statutory and records-retention requirements. Conduct legal research and statutory analysis related to officer certification, misconduct investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. Organize and maintain confidential misconduct investigative case files. Support the preparation of administrative hearings by coordinating schedules, witnesses, and documentation. Develop evidentiary packets and case materials for Board counsel and hearing officers. Provide document and procedural support during Board hearings.
Coordinate responses to Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests. Conduct document review, research, and redaction in consultation with legal staff to ensure compliance with confidentiality statutes. Compile certification, misconduct, and operational data to support Board oversight and transparency. Develop reports, metrics, and analytical summaries to support executive decision-making and reporting requirements. Assist leadership in evaluating operational performance and identifying areas for procedural improvement. Determine administrative, financial, and staffing resources necessary to support Board objectives. Identify operational challenges and develop solutions through research, policy review, and process improvements. Coordinate with DPS administrative divisions to support budget, procurement, and operational needs. Oversee the development, monitoring, and administration of the LECB operational budget.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and fiscal policies. Coordinate with DPS fiscal staff and executive leadership regarding budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance. Assist with financial planning and resource allocation to support Board operational needs. Review and approve procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor services to support Board operations. Coordinate with DPS procurement staff to ensure proper procurement procedures, contract management, and documentation. Monitor purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Who are the customers?
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000 certification holders throughout the state.
Ideal Candidate
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000 certification holders throughout the state.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in office administration, customer service, and/or records management techniques and procedures. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and extended periods of sitting to include attending public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, and sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required in and out of state. This position operates on a standard work schedule during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate Board needs that could occur outside regular hours to include evenings and weekends.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ivan Ramirez-Arechiga, 505-603-4398 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.