State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Manger, Public Safety Investigation (DPS #2428)

Onsite$75,774 - $113,672/yrPosted 2 weeks ago

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$75,774 - $113,672/yr
Posted
2 weeks ago
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About this role

Salary

 

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly

$75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

 
This position will be part of the Department of Public Safety within the New Mexico State Police, Headquarters Evidence Vault, which is part of the Investigation Bureau.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exists to secure and keep track of property and evidence which is obtained through police investigations.

How does it get done?

 
Headquarters Evidence Vault is large and complex. You will need to be able to organize items, paperwork, and inventory items efficiently and accurately, and monitor the work of others to make sure things are completed by DPS Policy and New Mexico Law. Uses databases and other sources to identify and locate evidence within the vault and where to store evidence which comes to the vault.

Devotes time to assigning, coordinating, and directly supervising and working with at least two full-time employees and responds to worker and client needs in a timely fashion in adherence with policy and procedure. This level is responsible for onboarding employees, performing evaluations, and for implementing progressive discipline.

Who are the customers?

 
Personnel with the New Mexico State Police and other agencies, and community personnel.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement or civilian public safety professional with demonstrated expertise in evidence management, chain of custody, and property room operations. They have a reputation for integrity, accuracy, and professionalism, and understanding that every piece of evidence directly impacts the criminal justice process.

They are an effective first-line supervisor who can lead and develop a small team of three employees by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and accountability, recognizing good performance, and addressing issues promptly and fairly. They foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service while maintaining high standards.

- Leads by example with unquestioned integrity.
- Makes sound decisions under pressure.
- Communicates clearly with officers, investigators, prosecutors, attorneys, and the courts.
- Builds trust and accountability within the team.
- Effectively manages conflict and difficult conversations.
- Adapts to changing priorities while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Secure, accurate, and timely intake and release of evidence.
- Complete chain-of-custody documentation.
- Regular inventories and audits with minimal discrepancies.
- Compliance with policies, legal requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Continuous improvement of workflows and technology.
- A safe, organized, and efficient evidence vault.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Computer Science, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field with four (4) years of experience in law enforcement-related work, which may include criminal investigations, intelligence, other types of law enforcement investigations, background investigations, or economic/financial fraud investigations. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Specialized law enforcement classes in advanced skills that the investigator will be using at this level may be required, including but not limited to, cell phone investigation/analysis, or firearms usage and handling.

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 within six (6) months of date of hire.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. A pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required as a condition of employment. Employees occupying safety-sensitive positions are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and Department policy.

Working Conditions

 
You will be working inside and outside. Mainly inside in the office setting, working on a computer, making and answering phone calls, text messages, and you will be walking around often climbing ladders, or steps while in the evidence vault setting. 

There are lots outside, which you will have to work at times, and burn items in an incinerator, and clean it out after each use. Furthermore, you will have to do an inventory of items each year and some rooms smell really bad, and need to be able to work in there, and move items which can be dangerous and/or disgusting.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Lt. Nathan Searle, 505-503-5794 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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