What Ruidoso PD pays
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$92,123
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Ruidoso PD
Patrol Officer - Non-Certified
Ruidoso, NMOpen$20.90/hrstartingPolice Officer Certified
Ruidoso, NMOpen$50,336starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCertified in another state and eligible for the 3 week NM waiver program.
- Lateral experience required2 years
- PensionPERA retirement
How Ruidoso PD compares nearby
All New Mexico departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Ruidoso | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso PD | Hiring | $43,472 | — | None | |
| Capitan PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carrizozo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ruidoso Downs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lincoln County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Alamogordo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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