How much does a Police Patrol Officer make in New Mexico? The average Police Patrol Officer salary in New Mexico is $58,915 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,043 and $64,145. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Patrol Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary $51,518 NM February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary $55,043 NM February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary $58,915 NM February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary $64,145 NM February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary $68,907 NM February 26, 2024
25% $55,043 10% $51,518 90% $68,907 75% $64,145 $58,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Police Patrol Officer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.

Leadership 4.85%
Futures 2.09%
CPR 1.48%
Others 91.58%

Job Description for Police Patrol Officer

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $55,866 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $59,400 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $56,973 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $60,054 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $59,400 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $59,284 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $56,015 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $59,400 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $58,059 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $59,400 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Police Patrol Officer

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Police Patrol Officer, the first career path typically progresses to Campus Police Supervisor.

The second career path typically progresses to Police Sergeant.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with an Emergency Dispatcher position, and then progresses to Emergency Dispatch Supervisor.

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