Why choose the Santa Fe county Sheriff's office?
Working for The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office offers the opportunity to serve in a region renowned for its unrivaled mountain scenery and stunning high desert landscape. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Santa Fe, New Mexico is a perfect setting for world-class outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, and golfing. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving and protecting the community with integrity, compassion, and the highest standards of law enforcement. The agency is committed to recruiting and developing exceptional individuals who are dedicated to justice and public safety while providing a supportive and inclusive workplace that empowers team members to excel. Join the dynamic team at The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and make a meaningful impact in one of the “World’s Greatest Places”, as recognized by Time Magazine.
SALARY RANGE AND TOP STEP INCENTIVES
- Deputy Cadet Pay Rate $29.00
- Deputy I Pay Rate $34.03
- Deputy II Pay Rate $35.75
- Deputy III Pay Rate $41.25
- 80 hours of administrative leave upon hire
- Comp Time
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision (County contributions vary dependent on annual salary, ranging from 80%-63% per pay period)
- Annual and Sick Leave accumulated every pay period.
- Leave accrual is based on years of service (YOS) at Santa Fe County
- 25 year PERA Retirement Plan (Unless Tier 1, July 2013 and prior)
- Tier Two Pension Factor = 3% each year (State of New Mexico PERA)
- Tier Two applies to new hires from July 1, 2013 and after
- 20.65% (Employer Contribution)
- 4.82% (Employee Contribution)
- 56.8% total county contribution toward Municipal Police Plan 5 Retirement Package
- 25 YOS credit = 75% of salary
- 26.8 YOS credit = 80% of salary
- 30 YOS credit = 90% of salary
Specialty Pay Incentives
The Sheriff’s Office has numerous Speciality Duty Assignments that offer additional pay bi-weekly, such as:
- SWAT – $46.15/pay period
- K-9 Handler – 45 minutes per day (7) days a week for care and clean up of office owned canines
- FTO (Field Training Officer) – $60/pay period
- Detective – $175.38/per pay period
- Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit – $46.15/pay period
- Warrant/Fugitive Apprehension Division – $46.15/pay period
- Take home vehicle benefit 65 miles from headquarters
- Bilingual Pay – $46.15/pay period
- Shift Differentials:
- Grave 7.5%
- Swing shift: 5%
* Details on Specialty Duty Assignments & Pay can be found in the SFCNM Brochure.
Special duty Assignment - swat
WE'RE HIRING!
- Community outreach and a healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits and employee development
- State-of-the art safety equipment and facilities
- Ample resources to solve real-life problems
