The University of New Mexico
Police Lieutenant
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Overview
Police Lieutenant Position Summary: Plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the daily activities of a designated operational entity of the Police Department. Manages supervisory personnel and police officers who provide personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus, ensuring consistent and equitable enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and university regulations. Reviews and approves reports on incident and crime investigations. See the Position Description for additional information.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate daily operations of a designated police entity. Manage supervisory personnel and sworn officers. Ensure security of persons, property, and equipment across campus. Enforce applicable laws and university regulations consistently and equitably. Review and approve incident and crime investigation reports.
Conditions of Employment
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license is a requirement for this job. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Must maintain certification status.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy; at least 3 years of supervisory experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Certified Law Enforcement Officer, or eligibility for Certification by waiver. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Major Event Planning and Logistic Experience Tactical and /or Critical Incident Management Experience Implementation of Training or Experience in Training
Additional Information
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM Department: Police Department (291A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time Status: Non-Exempt Pay: Hourly: 47.29 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. See the Benefits home page for more information. 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: 10/17/2025 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 & Resume/UNM jobs 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 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.
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Police Lieutenant Position Summary: Plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the daily activities of a designated operational entity of the Police Department. Manages supervisory personnel and police officers who provide personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus, ensuring consistent and equitable enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and university regulations. Reviews and approves reports on incident and crime investigations. See the Position Description for additional information.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate daily operations of a designated police entity. Manage supervisory personnel and sworn officers. Ensure security of persons, property, and equipment across campus. Enforce applicable laws and university regulations consistently and equitably. Review and approve incident and crime investigation reports.
Conditions of Employment
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license is a requirement for this job. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Must maintain certification status.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy; at least 3 years of supervisory experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Certified Law Enforcement Officer, or eligibility for Certification by waiver. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Major Event Planning and Logistic Experience Tactical and /or Critical Incident Management Experience Implementation of Training or Experience in Training
Additional Information
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM Department: Police Department (291A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time Status: Non-Exempt Pay: Hourly: 47.29 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. See the Benefits home page for more information. 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: 10/17/2025 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 & Resume/UNM jobs 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 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.
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