Communications Specialist - The Hiring Process

Initial Application

The initial application is a brief application form that introduces you to us and informs us of your interest in our department. You need to fill it out in detail by following the attached instructions. Complete a State of New Mexico administered typing test with a minimum score of 30 words per minute The form receives no point score, but the information is used to assist in the comprehensive personal background investigation, which is a pass/fail step in the process.

Click here to download application (Adobe Acrobat file - .pdf)
 

TESTING

All applicants must participate in a Clovis Police Department administered general knowledge test. The scores of the applicants passing the written examination with a minimum score of 80% will advance to the background portion of the process.
Calculators or dictionaries will not be allowed. All telecommunications devices and watch alarms must be turned off.

Background Investigation

Upon passing the written test, candidates will be given a Personal History packet to complete. The personal history background form is a comprehensive document. This document asks detailed and in-depth questions in order to better evaluate your suitability for employment. It needs to be filled out in detail. The Police Department will conduct a thorough background investigation. All information will be confirmed.

 Omissions or falsifications are grounds for rejection. Completed Personal History statements will be turned in to the Clovis Police Department’s Training and Recruiting Division.

Document Submission

Candidates need to make the necessary arrangements to have the following certified documents available for submittal with their completed Personal History Packet: 

·         Birth Certificate

·         Naturalization papers (if applicable)

·         High School, G.E.D. Certificate or College transcripts

·         DD214, if applicable

Notarized copies are acceptable replacements for the above requested certified documents.

Oral Board Interview

An Oral Board may interview candidates for the position of Police Officer.

Polygraph

Each candidate will be required to submit to a polygraph examination.

Interview with the Chief of Police

The Chief of Police or his designee will interview candidates for the position of Police Radio Dispatcher.

Radio Police Dispatcher Training

The Police Radio Dispatcher (PRD) trainee will be assigned to a Communication Training Officer for training.

Within one year of the dispatcher trainees hire date, the trainee dispatcher will attend the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy’s, 3 week Police Radio Dispatchers course in Santa Fe, NM.

CERTIFICATION BY WAIVER

Candidates holding a current Police Radio Dispatcher certification from another state may be eligible for an abbreviated version of the Police Radio Dispatcher academy. Certified PDR applicants must submit a copy of their training records with their Personal History Packet. The length of the academy training will be determined after review of the training records. All recruits, whether certified or not, must successfully complete both academic requirements to graduate. All academy graduates whether previously certified or not, must participate in the training program.

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