Posting Details
This department serves as a regulatory and disciplinary body responsible for managing the certification process for law enforcement officers and public safety telecommunicators. It ensures certifications are properly issued, renewed, denied, suspended, or revoked in accordance with established standards. Additionally, the department conducts investigations into alleged misconduct, upholds due process, and administers appropriate disciplinary actions to maintain integrity and accountability within the profession.
Why does the job exist?
The Senior Business Operations Specialist Analyst position exists to provide advanced administrative and operational support to the Law Enforcement Certification Board's executive leadership and program operations. This position supports the efficient functioning of the Board by coordinating administrative processes, compiling operational data, managing information requests, and ensuring accurate record-keeping related to certification and disciplinary activities.
The position assists with research, report preparation, and documentation management to support Board operations, regulatory compliance, and internal decision-making. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating meetings and travel logistics, and managing internal communications and documentation. The role also assists with responding to Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests and ensures that records are organized and maintained in accordance with applicable policies and records-retention requirements.
How does it get done?
The Senior Business Operations Specialist Analyst provides high-level administrative and operational support to executive leadership in support of the mission of the Law Enforcement Certification Board.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized, accurate, and easily accessible, including personnel records, financial documentation, property management records, and certification or disciplinary case documentation.
2. Support the day-to-day administrative operations of the Chief Executive Officer's office, including coordinating appointments, Board meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and related accommodations while ensuring confidential information remain
3. Receive, screen, prioritize, and distribute incoming correspondence, telephone calls, emails, packages, and other communications to appropriate staff or leadership.
4. Review, research, and compile documentation in response to Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests.
5. Compile data for reports, presentations, and correspondence; proofread and revise documents; and organize information to develop reference materials and tools that support operational efficiency.
6. Assist leadership with preparing internal documentation, memorandum, internal purchase requests, and other administrative materials required to support agency operations.
7. Assist in other and various assigned tasks that impact the LECB day to day operations. Will be cross trained on other LECB job duties.
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
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one (1) year of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) 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 obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico.
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: Ivan Ramirez-Arechiga (505) 603-4398 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.