11 openings · Updated 2026-10-02
Lateral police officer jobs in New Mexico
7 New Mexico departments are hiring certified, experienced officers right now, and 8 postings say they accept out-of-state laterals. Where a posting states a lateral pay step or bonus, it's shown on the job.
Lateral openings
11
at 7 departmentsAccept out-of-state
8
postings that say soLateral bonuses
2
up to $30,000Open lateral jobs in New Mexico
- $74,360starting
- $85,800starting
- $70,782starting
- $30.28/hrstarting
- $30.27/hrstarting
- $68,494starting
- $62,317starting
- $20.90/hrstarting
- $50,336starting
- $56,264starting
- $70,054starting
Lateral pay steps in New Mexico
- Albuquerque PDAlbuquerque Area · entry $67,142$67,142
- Chaves County SheriffRoswell Area · entry $56,264$56,264
Lateral bonuses in New Mexico
All New Mexico bonuses- Las Cruces PD$10,000.00 at hire, $10,000.00 at completion of field training, $10,000.00 one day prior to end of probationary year, plus $5,000.00 relocation assistance (based on eligibility)$30,000
- Carlsbad PDUpon Hire receive $10,000.00 and after 1 year of employment, receive the remaining $5,000.00$15,000
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