Posting Details
Administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, the Law Enforcement Certification Board (LECB) serves as an independent compliance and disciplinary regulation board for 8,000+ certification holders and 194 public safety agencies. The Board oversees the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension and revocation of certifications for law enforcement and telecommunicator professionals. The Board also conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct violations by certification holders, administering due process facilitation and disciplinary action.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Misconduct Investigator receives, reviews and investigates reports of alleged commissioned law enforcement officer and dispatcher (telecommunicator) misconduct and behavior. Findings, including violations of applicable state statutes and regulations, are reported to the LECB Chief Executive Officer.
How does it get done?
1 - Misconduct case review and investigation to include, but not limited to, case intake, collection of
documentation and evidence, conducting interviews, evidence review and analysis, compile findings, make
recommendations for discipline, and follow-up investigation as needed.
2 - Complete certification checks and file reviews for partnering agencies.
3 - Prepare misconduct files for presentations and board meetings.
Who are the customers?
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board and 194 public safety agencies throughout the state.
Ideal Candidate
Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board and 194 public safety agencies throughout the state.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with one (1) year of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all
terms and conditions of Federal and State Law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results.
Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice
Information Systems Security Policy.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a current Defensive
Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and extended periods of sitting to include attending public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, and sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required in and out of state. This position operates on a standard work schedule during business hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate Board needs that could occur outside regular hours to include evenings and weekends.
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Agency Contact Information: Louise Riebe, (505) 827-9080, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement

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