What Chaves County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$66,643
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$56,264
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Chaves County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
CHAVES COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, NMOpen$56,264startingDetention Officer
DETENTION CENTER, NMOpen$42,058starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCertification by Waiver applicants may be required to meet the physical fitness standards required for uncertified applicants.
How Chaves County Sheriff compares nearby
All New Mexico departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Chaves County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County Sheriff | Hiring | $56,264 | — | None | |
| Dexter PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Roswell PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hagerman PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake Arthur PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Capitan PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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