Police Cadet

Salary: $23.58

Closing date: July 28 2026

Essential Functions:

• Personnel will be assigned to the Police Department’s Field Services Division and assists our patrol officers with public safety details and enforcement activity.
• This includes assisting with criminal investigations, traffic crash investigations, special event details/assignments, and uniformed patrols of our housing areas on campus in an effort to deter criminal activity.
• This is in preparation for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and providing real world job experience.

Requirements:

• Required Education: Associate’s degree (any field).
• Required Experience: No previous work experience required. Equivalency: 2 years’ experience as a certified PO; or 2 years’ experience allowing for a combination of education (15 related credits equivalent to 6 months experience), and/or military service (honorably discharged), and/or certified PO experience.;
• Required Certification/License: Must successfully complete and graduate from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy within one year of date of hire. Will be required to successfully the Field Training Officer Program and probationary period.
• Must graduate within one year from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and become a commissioned police officer.