Honesty Integrity Service

Join the Santa Fe Police Department

Begin the application process by visiting the City of Santa Fe’s Employment Opportunities Portal. There you can determine your eligibility and submit your application.

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Our upcoming test dates are:

February 8, 2025

March 8, 2025

April 12, 2025

$15,000 Lateral Officer Hiring Incentive & 160 Hours of Leave

For a Limited Time Only

For other questions, please contact our Recruiting Officers

Officer Jaqueline Arroyo

Officer Tony Trujillo

Benefits

The Santa Fe Police Department provides a wide and competitive range of benefits to new recruits and transfers alike.

Tuition Assistance

Equipment and Take Home Vehicle Provided

Health and Dental Insurance Plans

Top Rated Retirement Plan

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Specialized Units

SWAT Team

Crisis Negotiation Team

Bike Patrol Team

Traffic Unit

Bomb Squad

Honor Guard

DWI Unit

Emergency Response Team

Selection Process

Based on the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Standards.
This test consists of a 1.5 mile run, push-ups, sit-ups and 300 meter run. A sheet containing minimum standards is included in this packet. Please bring clothing suitable for exercising to include running shoes as well as water. Lateral hires are not required to take the physical agility test.

Written Test

A two hour multiple choice exam will be administered. Lateral hires will have placement exams to determine hiring rank.

Interviews

Should the physical agility test and written exam be passed, candidates will be
interviewed.

Please bring appropriate business attire.
For those who successfully pass the above three phases, a conditional letter of hire will be made and is contingent on the successful completion of the following phases; See 4-9.