Police Service Aide

Police Service Aide

Salary

$38,292.80 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700181

Department

Police

Division

PD-Police Service Aide

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

Provide police service that otherwise would be lost or delayed because of workload saturation on sworn officers, relieve sworn officer of non-related or low priority police service so that they may pursue anti-crime activities more effectively. Collect and preserve physical evidence in the field; ensure the preservation of all items taken into evidence and testify in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.

Police Service Aids are encouraged to proceed into the sworn rank.

Police Service Aids are encouraged to apply for sworn rank when eligible and if rejected, may reapply for the next class.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

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Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• Direct traffic.
• Conduct on-street, non-injury accident investigations.
• Complete private property accident reports.
• Handle abandoned vehicles.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Assist motorists.
• Handle and write reports on found items.
• Respond to non-violent and misdemeanor crimes where no suspect information is available.
• Take simple vandalism and petty larceny reports.
• Handle missing persons reports.
• Provide assistance to investigative officers at accident and crime scenes such as directing traffic, taking measurements.
• Conduct house and business checks.
• Conduct beat check (as supplement to beat officer checks.)
• Take reports on found or recovered bicycles.
• Check on welfare of elderly or infirm persons.
• Transport victims and witness to and from the police station and children to care facilities.
• Complete tow-in report and wait for wrecker.
• Conduct police vehicle transport activities.
• Photograph non-violent crime scenes and evidence utilizing macro and micro-photographic techniques.
• Perform fingerprint comparisons and classifications using various powders and chemical techniques.
• Pick up and deliver message or items for officer; deliver correspondence between the main station and substations.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform related duties as necessary or assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Possess a High school diploma or GED

Must pass the Police Service Aide Written Examination and other required examinations

Must pass a Class I physical examination

Vision must be correct to 20/30 or better in both eyes

Must be a United States citizen or have a valid work permit

Must be able to do work shift work

Must not have any felony convictions

Must pass rigid background investigation

Intention of becoming a police officer is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Field environment, travel from site to site, exposure to potentially hostile environment.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; and operating vehicles.

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The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid work permit?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been convicted of a Felony?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work shift hours?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

07

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

08

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV