Police chief Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Police Dispatcher

Requisition ID : req32156

Working Title : Police Dispatcher

Position Grade : 08

Position Summary : See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must successfully maintain State of New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicator certification.
• Must successfully complete all internal police dispatch and related training.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED and Certification / Licensure State of New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicator or eligibility for certification by waiver.

Campus : Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department : Police Department (291A)

Employment Type : Staff

Staff Type : Regular - Full-Time

Status : Non-Exempt

Pay : Hourly : $19.88-$27.35

Benefits Eligible : This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement : As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required : Yes

For Best Consideration Date : 1 / 24 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work : No

Application Instructions : Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Cover Letter and Resume / UNMJobs application

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and / or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https : / / policy.unm.edu / university-policies / 3000 / 3280.html. Refer to https : / / policy.unm.edu / university-policies / 3000 / 3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.