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August Fons
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Emergency | 911 |
Non-Emergency | (575) 397-9265 |
City Jail | (575) 397-9247 |
Public Records/Polic Reports | (575) 397-9262 hpdrecords@hobbsnm.org |
Property and Evidence | (575) 397-9255 |
Criminal Investigations/Detectives | (575) 397-9255 |
Violent Crimes Hotline | (575) 393-0001 |
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The Hobbs Police Department is hiring! Now is the time to take advantage of a great career opportunity if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Police Officer for the City of Hobbs. Starting pay for uncertified applicants is $24.78 an hour.
Relocation incentive up to $3,500. (paid over 6 years)
For more information about the application process please visit the Employment page:
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In addition to the standard benefits package offered by the City of Hobbs, the following are included, but not limited to:
The Hobbs Police Department provides its employees with the best and most current training that meets or exceeds industry standards. Whether we utilize our own professional instructional staff or an outside professional training firm, we are committed to providing the employees of the department with the tools and education necessary to provide professional and effective services to the community we serve proudly.
If you have any questions, you can email HPDrecruiting@hobbsnm.org, or Sergeant Matthew Burleson at mburleson@hobbsnm.org. You can also contact Officer Robert Blanchard at rblanchard@hobbsnm.org
The City of Hobbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer/smoke and drug free workplace.
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