Salary : $142,854.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: PD-Chief of Police
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Commander, the Deputy Commander is responsible for a specific section and/or project within a designated geographical area or specialty unit. Assignments to division/section are assigned at the discretion of Chief of Police. A Deputy Commander may be appointed by the Chief of Police from internal or external applicants at the rank of Lieutenant or above.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

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

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below). Specific duties vary upon assignment.

• Prepares written and oral reports to superior officers
• Coordinates activities within assigned section
• Reviews administrative reports and correspondence
• Completes personnel evaluations
• Provides input related to budget needs
• Assists in preparing departing and administrative procedures for the section
• Reviews and recommends personnel actions
• Makes public presentations
• Audits and monitors expenditures
• Conducts section staff meetings
• Coordinates activities with other units and agencies
• Complies and reviews monthly activity reports
• Assists in developing goals and objectives for the section
• Coordinates purchases and maintenance of equipment.
• Conducts property inventory for section
• Fills in for the Commander during his/her absence

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Must be in good standing with your current agency
• 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 valid 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.

01

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

• Yes
• No

02

If you selected NO for question #2, 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?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you in good standing with your current agency?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid sworn law enforcement officer certification approved and/or recognized by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you capable of performing the functions of a Patrol Officer 1st Class, including the ability to affect a forceful arrest?

• Yes
• No

06

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

07

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

08

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

09

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

Required Question