Find & Apply For Law Enforcement Chief / Deputy Jobs in Gallup, New Mexico

$23.35 Per Hour Position range in Northern Region $25.08•$36.09 Per hour Police Non•Certified

CITY OF GALLUP

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

Gallup, NM•87301

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

01/16/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/07/2026

Expires:

08/06/2026 Job #: 955213 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Pre-Academy training and/or orientations may include the following areas: McKinley County Metro Dispatch Authority McKinley County Adult Detention Center courtroom observation and orientations Community Service Aide ride-along police patrol ride-along Investigations Unit internship duties etc.

Training:

Department Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) writing OC (pepper) spray certification civil liability use of force and use of force reporting internal affairs/misconduct handcuffing the ASP baton computer/records information court procedure defensive tactics domestic violence rules of evidence ethics verbal defense firearms patrolling city streets parks commercial and residential areas traffic control prevention detection and investigating misconduct involving misdemeanors felonies and other criminal violations community service and protection. Interrogation of suspects witnesses and drivers. Preservation of evidence and arrest procedures. Community-oriented policing and providing assistance to citizens with such matters as stalled vehicles crime prevention Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and traffic safety. Developing leads and tips. Searching and processing crime scenes for investigative leads. Law Enforcement duties in conformance with Federal State County and City laws and ordinances. Preparing cases for testimony and testifying in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of handwritten and computer-generated reports and records including recruit daily log reports of minor investigations and incidents Prepare and write reports documents and logs. Correspondence utilizing basic and intermediate computer programs and software. Assist in Community Service Aide (CSA) duties after internal department CSA academy. Other essential duties and responsibilities as designated by the Chief of Police or designee.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

18 Years of Age at time of Application. High School Diploma or GED equivalent Valid New Mexico drivers license within 30 days of hire and meet Citys insurability requirements. No felony convictions restraining orders DWI convictions within 3 years illegal drug use: marijuana within 3 years domestic violence arrest(s) and convictions(s) dishonorable military discharge. No previous resignations in lieu of terminations from any L.E. agency.

Other Conditions:

Must pass background check and all applicable pre-employment screening and testing.