MASTER POLICE OFFICER - TRAFFIC OFFICER
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Classification Summary
Under supervision, performs general duty and specialized police work focused on traffic safety and enforcement. Protects life and property by enforcing laws and ordinances; investigates traffic collisions
and related offenses; conducts impaired-driving enforcement; and provides or assists with training for department personnel in traffic-related subjects. Duties may include operating a patrol vehicle or police
motorcycle, depending on assignment and operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED and be a current New Mexico Certified Law Enforcement Officer or with a minimum of three (3) years of certified law enforcement experience.
Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements
- Valid driver's license equivalent to a New Mexico Class D, with a motorcycle endorsement preferred.
- Possession of a current New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification; or a valid law enforcement certification from another state with eligibility to obtain New Mexico certification through the Certification by Waiver process.
- Maintains any applicable operator or instructor certifications required to perform assigned duties or deliver specialized training.
Typical Duties
- Enforces state and local laws and ordinances, with emphasis on traffic safety, traffic and parking regulations, and impaired-driving laws. Conducts visible and self-initiated traffic enforcement, including speed, seat belt, and other traffic-safety enforcement activities.
- Conducts DWI and other impaired-driving enforcement. Recognizes indicators of impairment, conducts investigations, administers or coordinates appropriate field sobriety and chemical testing procedures, and prepares thorough reports and case files.
- Investigates motor vehicle collisions, including serious injury and fatal collisions, as assigned.
- Documents scenes, identifies and interviews witnesses, gathers and preserves evidence, determines contributing factors, and prepares reports and case materials for review and court proceedings.
- Conducts follow-up investigations of hit-and-run collisions and other traffic-related offenses.
- Identifies and interviews involved parties and witnesses, reviews available evidence, and prepares cases for prosecution.
- Operates authorized police vehicles and equipment, including patrol vehicles, radar or speed measurement equipment, and police motorcycles when assigned and qualified to do so.
- Follows department policies and safety procedures while working in or near moving traffic.
- Provides or assists with instruction and coaching for department personnel in traffic-related and field-based skills. Training may include Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Intoxilyzer procedures, and related subjects.
- Maintains relevant instructor or operator qualifications, prepares or supports lesson materials and practical exercises, evaluates participant performance, and documents training as required.
- Responds to calls for service and public safety emergencies, including traffic incidents, and takes appropriate police action. Performs general police officer duties as assigned.
- Makes arrests or refers charges for review and prosecution when appropriate. Secures scenes, provides first aid within training and policy, and coordinates with other officers, emergency responders, and outside agencies.
- Prepares complete and timely reports, citations, affidavits, and other records. Maintains evidence and documentation in accordance with law and department procedures.
- Appears in court and provides sworn testimony regarding enforcement actions, collision investigations, DWI investigations, and training-related matters.
- Provides information and assistance to the public and participates in traffic-safety education, community outreach, and prevention activities.
- Attends briefings, meetings, and training; coordinates activities with other units and agencies; and carries out related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge in:
- Municipal organization operations, policies, and procedures.
- Federal, state, and local laws applicable to law enforcement, traffic enforcement, collision investigation, and impaired-driving cases.
- Law enforcement practices, investigative methods, evidence handling, report writing, and court proceedings.
- Traffic laws, traffic control, collision-scene documentation, and methods for identifying and preserving relevant evidence.
- DWI investigative procedures and applicable field sobriety and chemical testing processes.
- Safe operation of police vehicles and relevant traffic-enforcement equipment.
- Instructional methods for adult learners, practical skills training, and documenting training performance.
- Officer safety, defensive tactics, first aid, and safe work practices around roadways and moving traffic.
Skills in:
- Conducting traffic stops and traffic-related investigations professionally and safely.
- Recognizing and documenting signs of impairment and developing clear, evidence-supported DWI cases.
- Investigating collisions, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparing accurate reports and case files.
- Operating authorized police vehicles and traffic-enforcement equipment.
- Communicating and instructing clearly in classroom and practical training settings.
- Using computers and standard department software to prepare reports, maintain records, and support investigations.
Ability to:
- Follow written and oral instructions and apply department policies and procedures.
- Assess situations quickly, recognize actual and potential hazards, and make sound decisions consistent with law and policy.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with the public, department personnel, partner agencies, and the courts.
- Testify effectively in court and explain investigative methods and findings.
- Deliver or assist with training in a manner that supports safe, consistent performance and applicable course requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships, including in difficult or adversarial circumstances.
- Uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and maintain a safe work environment.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve walking or standing on slippery, uneven, or rough surfaces and for prolonged periods. The employee may need to run, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. The employee must be
able to lift, carry, push, or pull moderate to heavy objects; use fine motor coordination and manual dexterity to operate a firearm, police equipment, office equipment, and computer systems; and hear and
understand verbal instructions and communicate by phone or in person. Sufficient visual acuity is required to operate a motor vehicle and to read, review, and prepare written materials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and in the field, including outdoors in varying weather conditions and around vehicles and moving traffic. The position may involve exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable, or
life-threatening situations; airborne particles; potentially toxic or caustic substances; and extreme temperatures. Travel between locations may be required. Safety shoes, eye protection, and other
protective equipment may be required. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Work outside normal business hours may be required. The position is subject to drug testing and driver's license monitoring in accordance with
applicable state and federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
Code : 20260240-2
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : POLICE
Group : FULL TIME
Job Class : MASTER POLICE OFFICER
Posting Start : 10/19/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
SALARY RANGE: $29.90-$44.83
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