What Santa Fe County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$85,800
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 6, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Santa Fe County Sheriff
Sheriff Deputy Cadet
Santa Fe, NMCloses Oct 30, 2026$60,320startingSheriff Deputy II
Santa Fe, NMCloses Oct 30, 2026$74,360startingSheriff Deputy III
Santa Fe, NMCloses Oct 30, 2026$85,800startingSheriff Deputy I
Santa Fe, NMCloses Oct 30, 2026$70,782starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Scheduleshift, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours
- Take-home carYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust possess a valid/current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer within the United States.
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Santa Fe County Sheriff compares nearby
All 2 Santa Fe Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Fe County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County Sheriff | Hiring | $60,320 | — | None | |
| Edgewood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santa Fe PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Los Alamos PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Rio Rancho PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Corrales PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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