Police Recruit

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Police Department is seeking a Police Recruit who will be enrolled in a law enforcement academy and apply training to enforce local, state, and federal law on the university campus. This role involves campus security, crime prevention, and support for investigations while preparing you for professional testimony.

Successful candidates will be educated, physically capable, and prepared to complete certification within NM and work in shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; no prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Enrolled in law enforcement academy and applying academy training to enforce laws on campus.
• Provide security for personnel, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist in investigation and documentation of crimes/incidents and preservation of evidence.
• Receive training in preparation and provision of legal testimony; may work various shifts and as campus patrol, substation, victim/witness, or crime-prevention officer.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Police Recruit

Position Summary

Develops critical job-related knowledge and skills while enrolled in law enforcement academy. Applies academy training by assisting in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws, and ensures compliance with university policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Assists in the investigation and documentation of crimes/incidents and documentation and preservation of evidence, and receives training in the preparation and provision of legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or may serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must successfully graduate from an accredited law enforcement academy and receive Certification/Licensure State of New Mexico Certified Law Enforcement Officer within 12 months of date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Police Department (291A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $24.69

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/4/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

No Remote Work

VETERAN PREFERENCE PROGRAM

Positions posted with a Staff Type Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Details

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.