The purpose of this position is to provide the Village of Bosque Farms with law enforcement services for the protection of people and property. The position functions under the supervision of the Clerk/Administrator.
The Police Chief:
A. 
Directs and coordinates activities of the Police Department in accordance with the authority delegated by the governing body.
B. 
Promulgates rules and regulations for the Department as defined in Village codes and state law.
C. 
Coordinates and administers daily police activities of subordinates and provides direction to subordinates in carrying out any of the following activities:
(1) 
The execution, serving, and return for all writs and processes directed by the Court;
(2) 
The suppression of all riots, disturbances and breaches of peace, including the apprehension of disorderly persons;
(3) 
The pursuit and arrest of persons fleeing from justice; and
(4) 
The apprehension of any person in the act of violating the laws of the state or ordinances of the Village and the execution of appropriate measures to bring those apprehended before competent authorities to assure justice.
D. 
Provides direction and supervision to subordinates in areas such as scheduling, personnel, training and general procedural matters.
E. 
Responsible for seeing that all required reports, budget requests, and grant applications are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
F. 
Functions as the Village's representative in the enforcement, processing, interpretation and administration of Village codes pertaining to law enforcement.
G. 
Serves as liaison to the Municipal Judge and the Court.
H. 
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Police Chief:
A. 
Must have extensive knowledge of police procedures and law enforcement laws.
B. 
Must have supervisory or management experience in working with police officers.
C. 
Must possess New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Mid-Management Certification.
D. 
Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
E. 
Must have a proven record of sound judgment, discretion, moral character, and honesty.
F. 
Must have the ability to qualify with a Department-issued firearm.
A. 
The Police Chief must be able to respond actively to any situation in which the public or he/she may be in danger. The Police Chief must be able to walk, climb, crawl, stand, sit, crouch, lay, kneel, bend, twist/rotate, carry, reach, work with arms extended, arms bent, push/pull up to 50 pounds, lift. The position requires hand movement of gross dexterity, grasp, speed, bilateral coordination, and eye/hand coordination.
B. 
The Police Chief may be required to work in extreme cold, extreme hot and extreme wet and humid temperatures.
Annual leave may be granted after six months in this position.