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Disqualifers

Domestic violence
any convictions of domestic violence.

Driving while intoxicated
any conviction for driving under the influence within the last three years

Driving History
a noticeable pattern of traffic citations, arrests, and/or convictions within the last three years. These include, but are not limited to: red light violations, stop sign violations, speeding, reckless driving, careless driving, and act.

Driver's License
applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Out of state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within thirty days of being hired.

Illegal Drug Usage
any illegal drug use or possession within the last three years. Any noticeable pattern of illegal drug use.

Employment History
any indication of a pattern of unsatisfactory employment history.

Financial History
any history of chronic or recurring financial problems indicating an unwillingness or inability to live within his or her own financial means. The filing of bankruptcy alone is not a disqualifier.

Untruthfulness
any deliberate misstatement of facts, intentional or unintentional omission of facts, during any part of the selection process.

Character and Personal Integrity
any act or acts in an applicant's background that would indicate a lack of character or personal integrity on the part of the applicant.

Criminal History
any commission of a felony.
Any felony conviction, or entering into a pre-prosecution diversion program. Any conviction for charges relating to aggravated assault, theft, controlled substances, or moral turpitude.

Military Service
dishonorable discharge

Psychological Evaluation
any failure of a law enforcement psychological evaluation within the last year.