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Integrity.
Fairness.
Pride.
Respect.

Protect what makes Albuquerque strong.

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  • 26

    Week Paid Academy

  • 25

    Years to Pension

  • 100 %

    Paid Training

Imagine a career… where your training is valued, your paycheck is stable, and your future strengthens an entire community.

What would life look like starting your career at $30.75 an hour — the highest-paid cadets in New Mexico

Leadership. Integrity. Commitment to service.

Cecily Barker

We don’t hire officers.

We shape leaders.

Cecily Barker

Chief of Police

Albuquerque Police Department

The Albuquerque Police Department is building the future of policing by developing exceptional officers, strengthening our partnerships, and earning trust every day. We are committed to serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion, and we’re looking for future officers who share that commitment.

There has never been a more exciting time to join APD. As our department continues to grow and evolve, new officers have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build rewarding careers, and help shape the future of public safety in Albuquerque.

— Chief of Police Cecily Barker

Where commitment meets purpose

Different paths. One mission.

Every officer starts in uniform. From there, careers branch into units that protect, investigate, and serve in unique ways.

where your career could take you

APD’s tactical and response units — from SWAT to K9 to Bomb Squad — are the ones who move first when the city faces its highest-stakes moments.

These teams require focus, composure, and fearless commitment. For those who thrive under pressure, tactical units offer the chance to protect lives in moments where every second matters.

Explore Your Path
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Behind every case is a team committed to uncovering the truth. Detectives, crime scene specialists, and forensic professionals work tirelessly to collect evidence, analyze facts, and connect the details that bring clarity to complex investigations.

Whether processing crime scenes, examining digital evidence, or supporting criminal prosecutions, these specialists play a critical role in delivering justice and protecting the community through precision, integrity, and expertise.

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Community Services serves as the bridge between the department and the people it protects. Through outreach programs, neighborhood engagement, youth initiatives, and public education efforts, these professionals work to strengthen relationships and create safer, more connected communities.

Their impact extends far beyond emergency response—fostering trust, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring every resident has a voice in building a stronger city.

Explore Your Path
Field Services Bureau at APD

Serving Every Corner of Albuquerque

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Meet our Recruiters

You’ll train with discipline, learn from experienced officers, and prepare to earn the badge.

Recruiter/Detective Michelle English
December 2001 APD 91st Cadet Class
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  • 6 years as a patrol officer
  • 5 years in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU)
  • 3 years in the Child Exploitation Detail (CED)
  • Part-time collateral Background Investigator while in CED and CACU
  • Member of the Honor Guard since 2007
  • Joined the Recruiting Unit in 2018
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    Medal of Outstanding Service
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    Medal of Meritorious Valor
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    Medal of Valor
Recruiter/Detective Tim Wolffbrandt
December 2001 APD 82nd Cadet Class
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  • 15 years in Field Services Bureau
  • Field Training Officer for 8 years and trained over 40 Recruit Officers in numerous phases of training.
  • 3 years in the department's Internal Affairs Professional Standards Unit and one year in the Recruiting Unit
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    Medal of Outstanding Service
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    Medal of Meritorious Valor
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    Medal of Valor
Recruiter/Retired Officer Dan Calt
December 2001 APD 82nd Cadet Class
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  • 15 years in Field Services Bureau
  • Field Training Officer for 8 years and trained over 40 Recruit Officers in numerous phases of training.
  • 3 years in the department's Internal Affairs Professional Standards Unit and one year in the Recruiting Unit
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    Medal of Outstanding Service
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    Medal of Meritorious Valor
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    Medal of Valor
Recruiter Jeanette Serna
2023 PSA Academy
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  • Police Service Aide (PSA) Academy Graduate, 2023
  • APD Recruiting Unit member since 2023, supporting outreach and candidate pipeline
  • Cross-division collaborator with Operations Support Services and Community Engagement initiatives
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    Medal of Outstanding Service
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    Medal of Meritorious Valor
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    Medal of Valor
Sergeant Marcelina Martinez
2021 Lateral Class 26
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  • Field Training Officer (FTO) — evaluated and guided recruit officers through solo patrol transition
  • Basic Academy Instructor — trained incoming cadets in core tactics, ethics, and professional standards
  • APD Lateral Class 26 (2021) — transferred from prior law enforcement career
  • 12 years of comprehensive law enforcement experience
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    Medal of Outstanding Service
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    Medal of Meritorious Valor
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    Medal of Valor