Commander

Salary : $156,582.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: PD-Chief of Police
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the assigned Bureau Deputy Chief, coordinates the activities of the Division. The Commander provides oversight of all units within the division. Coordinates activities with other Federal, State and City Departments, divisions and outside agencies; provide highly responsive and complex support to chain of command.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified at-will position.
Essential and Supplemental Functions

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Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice related field preferred.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in law enforcement management/supervision at or above the rank of Lieutenant.
• Completion of Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy preferred.
• Must maintain sworn law enforcement officer certification, and remain capable of performing the functions of a Patrol Officer 1st Class, including the ability to affect a forceful arrest
• In state applicants must be currently certified. Out of state applicants must be currently certified and their certification must be recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
• Out of state applicants must successfully complete a New Mexico Law Enforcement certification by waiver course
• Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

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01

Have you completed a Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the State of New Mexico? If not, will you be applying for a Law Enforcement Certificate based on the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Certification by Waiver training requirements and eligibility standards (attach certification)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience in law enforcement management/supervision at or above the rank of Lieutenant?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

06

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

07

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

08

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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