Between $30k and

$43k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Northern Region $52k - $75k Per Year Deputy Certified or Uncertified

COLFAX COUNTY

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

Raton, NM - 87740

Job Type:

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

Posted:

07/16/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/15/2026

Expires:

10/15/2026

Job #: 960441

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Age

21 and up CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Undersheriff of the Colfax County Sheriff's Office, provides a wide range of working level professional law enforcement duties intended to secure a safe environment for county citizens, and to protect rights established by federal, state and local laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Functions of the position are generally performed in a controlled environment. Many functions of the work post a high degree of hazard and uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention.

Various levels of mental application, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, creative problem-solving. Continuous use of motor skills. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases such as blood-borne pathogens. Regular exposure to changing weather conditions and related hazards.

Potential work hazards include the possibility of personal injury from violent residents or heavy exertion activities while restraining or pursuing residents.

Required to be on call for emergencies.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Colfax County Position requires compliance with the following:

Employee must successfully complete an employment drug screen and background check; no felony, DWI or Domestic Violence Convictions.

Must be able to pass a physical agility test.

Employee must comply with the personnel ordinance and guidelines of the County and the County sheriff's Office.

Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.

Must be certified or certifiable through the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy as a peace officer.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE IF YOU ARE INTERSTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITON. MAIL TO COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE, RE

SHERIFF'S

OFFICE JOB POSTING, PO BOX 1498, RATON, NM 87740 OR EMAIL TO

svaldez@co.colfax.nm.us

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.co.colfax.nm.us

AND FIND DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE. COLFAX COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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