Notice of Vacancy

Certified and Un-Certified Police Officers
Starting Pay for Certified $24.00 hour
Un-Certified $18.00 hour

The City of Bayard is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Police Officer (Certified and Un-Certified). Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a police officer by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy or enrollment of law enforcement program. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Applicant must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Applicant must be free of physical impairments that would prevent performance of duties. Applicants will undergo thorough background investigations, interviews and psychological testing, as well as a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Fringe benefits include annual and sick leave, group health insurance paid 100% and PERA retirement.
A detailed job description for each position can be picked up at the Bayard City Hall.

Applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; physical medical examination and criminal background checks.

Applications may be picked up at the Bayard City Hall, 800 Central Avenue, Bayard, New Mexico or by visiting the city website at www.cityofbayardnm.com. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. All applications must be returned to Kristina Ortiz, Clerk-Treasurer, Bayard City Hall, 800 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 728, Bayard, NM 88023.

The City of Bayard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to reject any and all applications not in the best interest of the City of Bayard and to re-advertise for filling of the position.