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Join our team now to take advantage of our hiring bonuses.
The City of Albuquerque is offering hiring bonuses! Bonus are for new hires starting December 22, 2022. Join our team now to take advantage of these bonuses and jump-start your career with the City. Bonuses start at $500. Review the full bonus information.
We have job opportunities across departments to fit different interests and skills. In addition to competitive pay, our retirement and family benefits plans make the City of Albuquerque one of the top employers in New Mexico. Learn more about our employee benefits.
Public Safety Hiring Bonuses
| Department | Position | Type | Hiring Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | Internal Affairs Investigator (UN) | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Police | Prisoner Transport Officer (ATO) | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Police | Police Service Aide (PSA) | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Police | Dispatchers: 911 & 242-COPS Telecommunication Operator II (C2) Telecommunication Operator II (C2C) |
New Hire | $1,500 |
| Police | Dispatchers: 911 & 242-COPS Telecommunication Operator I (C1) Telecommunication Operator I (C1C) |
New Hire | $1,500 |
| Police | Police Cadet (PC0) | New Hire | $10,000 |
| Police | Police Officer Lateral (PD0) | Lateral Hire + New Hire | $15,000 |
| Fire Rescue | Firefighter Paramedic (3/C Cadet) | New Hire | $15,000 |
| Community Safety | ACS Community Responder (CR1) | New Hire | $750 |
| Animal Welfare | Animal Services Officers (J12) | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Municipal Development | Security Officer (J12) | New Hire | $750 |
City of Albuquerque Hiring Bonuses
| Department | Position | Type | Hiring Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare | Animal Handler (B23) | New Hire | $750 |
| Animal Welfare | Veterinarian Assistant | New Hire | $750 |
| Finance & Admin | Senior Buyer | New Hire | $750 |
| Finance & Admin | Payroll Specialist | New Hire | $750 |
| Finance & Admin | Principal Accountant | New Hire | $750 |
| Planning | Code Enforcement Specialist (M14) | New Hire | $750 |
| Solid Waste | Landfill/Heavy Equipment Operator (B30) | New Hire | $750 |
| Solid Waste | Transport Operator (B29) | New Hire | $750 |
| Solid Waste | Commercial/Residential Collections Driver (B29) | New Hire | $750 |
| Transit | Bus Driver - Motor Coach Operator (Q00) | New Hire or Transfer (Probation Completed) | $1,000 |
| Transit | Bus Driver - Motor Coach Operator (Q00) | CABQ Transfer (Probation Completed) | $500 |
| Various | Certified Construction Inspectors (M15) (Bldg, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, and Commercial Boiler) |
New Hire | $2,500 |
| Various | Degreed Engineering Professionals | New Hire | $2,500 |
| Various | Degreed Accountants/Financial Professionals | New Hire | $2,500 |
| Various | Information Technology Specialties | New Hire | $2,500 |
| Various | Radio Systems Administrators | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Various | Citizen Contact Agent I | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Various | Citizen Contact Agent II | New Hire | $1,500 |
| Various | HVAC Technician (B32) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Planner (E/M15) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Mechanic III (B32) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Laborer (B15) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Electrician II (B34) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Plumber (B32) | New Hire | $750 |
| Various | Custodian (B13) | New Hire | $750 |