The purpose of this position is to provide the Village of Bosque Farms with professional investigative services in the area of law enforcement for the protection of people and property. The position functions under the direction and supervision of the Police Chief.
The Police Detective:
A. 
Carries out investigations to prevent crime or solve criminal cases.
B. 
Examines, preserves and safeguards evidence obtained through investigations performed.
C. 
Researches known or suspected criminals and facts of criminal cases to detect planned activities or clues.
D. 
Conducts interviews with witnesses, victims and others, as necessary to determine the facts in criminal cases, or to establish habits and other personal information on suspects and known criminals.
E. 
Provides for maintenance of communication between other law enforcement and judicial agencies as necessary, to collect and disseminate information as it pertains to criminal investigations.
F. 
Arrests or assists in the arrest of criminals or suspects of crimes committed.
G. 
Under the direction of Police Chief, prepares testimony and/or appropriate documentation for the courts and the grand jury.
H. 
Interacts with Village officers and the Police Chief in the investigation of cases.
I. 
Assists the Department in assuming patrol duties when required.
J. 
Promulgates rules and regulations of the Department as defined in Village codes, state and federal laws.
K. 
Performs other duties as assigned.
Although assigned to work primarily the day shift, 40 hours to 43 hours per week, the position requires varied work hours to accommodate ongoing investigations.
A. 
The Police Detective must be able to respond actively to any situation in which the public or he/she may be in danger. The employee 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 officer may be required to work in extreme cold, extreme hot and extreme wet and humid temperatures.
The minimum requirements for the Police Detective are:
A. 
Must have a current New Mexico Law Enforcement Certificate and five years of police experience; some experience in detective work preferred.
B. 
Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
C. 
Must have a proven record of sound judgment, honesty and discretion.
D. 
Ability to qualify with a Department-issued firearm.
There will be a twelve-month probationary period for new hires or a six-month probationary period for currently employed officers transferring to the position. At this time, an evaluation of job performance will be conducted and discussed with the employee. Following the evaluation, the employee will either be made a permanent employee, be allowed to continue on probationary period (not to exceed 18 months total for a new hire or 12 months for a transferring employee), or be terminated or transferred to police patrolman status, based on evaluation results, as appropriate.