Life. Health. Wellness.
NMSP BENEFITS
- Health & Dental Insurance – Comprehensive and competitive plans, with options for vision and pre-paid legal services
- Life & Disability Insurance – $50,000 per DPS employee, with an additional $25,000 for being an NMSP Officer
- Option to purchase additional supplemental life insurance
- Annual Leave can bank up to 240 hours per year
- Duty Injury Leave – Allowance of up to 1440 paid hours for work-related injury/illness that occurs while performing non-administrative law enforcement duties
LEARNING MORE ABOUT
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
The New Mexico State Police Uniform is iconic, surrounded by tradition, but also comes with a bit of maintenance and upkeep. Learn more about what that entails.
THE GOLDEN YEARS
NMSP RETIREMENT
- 25-year retirement at 75%, with the ability to earn up to 90% with longevity
- No maximum age limit to start your career, no age requirement to retire
- Optional New Mexico 457 Plan (Deferred Compensation)
- Please contact Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico for questions about retirement service credit and benefits
WHAT ELSE TO CONSIDER
Other incentives
The New Mexico State Police offer competive pay and several opportunities for incentive pay and bonuses.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to earn overtime pay, both doing your regular job responsibilities within the department and special assignments such as working the New Mexico State Fair or Balloon Fiesta.
The New Mexico State Police offer shift differential pay. This means that any Officer who works between 1800-0700 (6pm-7am) earn an additional $.90 per hour to their standard hourly rate.
Law enforcement and military incentives included:
- Waiver of 60 college hour requirements, for entry, with two or more years of military service or 3 years of law enforcement experience as a state certified police officer.
- Incentive Pay for Bachelors ($100 per month) and Masters Degrees ($125 per month)
Wherever you may go
learn about duty stations around the state
You’re going to go places in your career – in more ways than one! Keep exploring to learn about the different locations you may experience during your time with the New Mexico State Police.
FOR YOU. FOR YOUR FAMILY.
The New Mexico State Police offers a rewarding career with many opportunities for promotions. Learn more about what it takes to join our ranks by filling out the quick form.
