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Transport Officer

Salary

$16.54 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

M003 07-25 EN

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

Transports prisoners, documentation, and materials between various locations.

Environmental Factors:

Works ninety (90) percent in a vehicle and/or in outdoor conditions while performing essential job functions with exposure to various weather elements. Officers move in and out of buildings while conducting their work and are required to wear a uniform with personal protective equipment (e.g. radio, baton, mace, edged weapon vests, handcuffs).

Physical Factors:

Ability to exert physical effort in the effective restraint and/or pursuit of transportees, stand and or sit for extended periods of time, move in and out of vehicles regularly and assist arrestees in and out of the transport vehicle. Visual acuity and ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Work Situation Factors:

Position involves competing demands, multiple tasks and occasional work beyond normal business hours. Aggressive verbal and/or physically abusive behavior may occur from transportees. Requires completion of background investigation. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented.

This position is graded as a SO-1.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Transports prisoners between detention facilities, courts, and various other locations.

+ Prepares, completes, and maintains various logs, forms and documents and records transport activities.

+ Utilizes a two-way communication device.

+ Monitors activities and behavior of prisoners during transport and/or while in custody.

+ Assists officers in booking.

+ Verifies the identification of persons in custody.

+ Completes and verifies booking documents and maintains security during transport.

+ Provides CPR/first aid and/or obtains medical assistance as needed.

+ Prepare and present various special and recurring reports

+ Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, detention center staff, court personnel and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, and resolve issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year experience in law enforcement, corrections, detention, security or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of safe restraint techniques, first aid and CPR.

Skill in: applying principles of persuasion or influence over others; use of safe and effective restraint techniques; legibly completing logs and reports according to established schedule; safe operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; operation of two-way communication devices; conflict resolution.

Ability to: comply with established policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with city employees, other organizations and the public; perform duties firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of citizens; maintain personal conduct, attitude and appearance in stressful situations in conformance with established guidelines; effectively communicate orally and in writing; legibly complete logs and reports according to established schedule.

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01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have, at a minimum, the required high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have, at a minimum, the required one (1) year experience in law enforcement, corrections, detention, security or related field? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you responded "yes" to the previous question, please describe the type of experience and the related duties performed. If none, type N/A. (This will be verified against the information provided under the Work Experience section of the application.)

05

Do you have a valid driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.

07

I understand and accept that I must obtain my First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of my hire date in order to maintain employment if selected.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Las Cruces

Address

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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