Law Enforcement Officer

Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
None
Background check
Required

Certification for Police and Sheriffs

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification may substitute for license requirements
Experience
No experience
Background check
Background check required
Physical requirement
Physical exam

Issuing body

Department
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Board
Law Enforcement Certification Board
Address
4491 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 1628 Santa Fe, NM 87507
Last updated
September 5, 2024

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is New Mexico's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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