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Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale
Lateral Police Officer Pay
$5,000 Signing Bonus for out of state lateral
$15,000 Signing Bonus for New Mexico Certified
Non-Certified Entry Police Officer Pay
$3,000 Hiring bonus to be paid upon successful completion of the hiring process
Hourly Wage
Years of Experience Entry Level Salary ranges based on experience |
Pay Per Hour $23.25 $23.25 - $31.91 |
Benefits Offered
Benefits Education Incentive
Associates: $1,500 a year
Bachelors: $2,000 a year
Masters: $2,500 a year
Longevity based on years of service
5 Years: $1,040 per year
6 Years: $1,560 per year
7 - 9 Years: $2,080 per year
10 -14 Years: $2,600 per year
15 - 17 Years: $3,120 per year
18+ Years: $5,200 per year.
25-year retirement at 70% of high five-year average salary with the ability to reach 95% with additional service years. Retirement is provided through the New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). The employee contributes 13.80%.
Shift Differential
Shift Differential is provided to officers who work either swing shifts or graveyard shifts. Shift differential is calculated toward PERA contributions.
Swing Shift 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
$1,560 per year
Graveyard Shift 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
$3,120 per year
Vacation / Sick Leave
Vacation and holiday pay accrual for sworn employees starts at 160 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year. At the beginning of the employee's sixth year, vacation accrual increases to 200 hours per year and increases again in the 15th year to 240 hours per year.
Life Insurance
Life insurance coverage is paid by the city for
Deferred Compensation
Deferred compensation companies are offered.
Health Coverage
Group health coverage is offered. Single and family premiums are offered
Tax Adjustment for Benefits
Contribution to retirement, deferred compensation
Additional Benefits
- 4/10 Workweek
- Take home vehicle
- Paid PT time
- Paid lunch hour
- Most advanced training in the area
- Department issued cell phone
- Department issued uniform and equipment including, firearm, vest, and boots
- Tuition assistance for college classes