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City of Santa Fe

POLICE CADET

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $61,131/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Santa Fe, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.

$100,580 / year median in New Mexico

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

TEST DATE

2nd Saturday of each month. This is a training position whereby new recruits are observed and evaluated as to their suitability for police work, while they observe and assist experienced Police Officers in general duty police work.

Code :

556-4

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

POLICE OPERATIONS

Group :

NON UNION

Job Class :

POLICE CADET

Posting Start :

07/22/2026

Posting End :

07/10/2027 HOURLY

RATE RANGE

$23.99-$34.79