Posting Details
The Attorney General and the Department of Justice, collectively referred to as the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), represent and defend the legal interests and sovereignty of the people of the State of New Mexico. The NMDOJ exercises the responsibilities delegated by the New Mexico Constitution, statutes enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, and the common law. The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. Additionally, the New Mexico Department of Justice works concurrently with New Mexico's 13 district attorneys and other local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to carry out its criminal justice responsibilities and activities.
The Special Investigations Division of the NMDOJ is comprised of separate units, each handling investigations in its own specialty area. The Division utilizes expert special agents for major criminal investigations across the state as directed by the Attorney General, including violent crimes such as child abuse, homicide, sexual assaults, and guardianship cases. The Special Investigations Division also investigates government corruption, fraud, economic and financial crimes, and forced child labor, often working in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
This posting is used for ongoing recruitment and can be closed at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
As a valued New Mexico Department of Justice employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
Why does the job exist?
This position exists to ensure that law enforcement personnel can stay focused on operational, investigative, and public safety responsibilities by offloading the administrative, clerical, and procurement tasks that would otherwise pull them away from their core duties. An Administrative Assistant dedicated to purchase order processing, recordkeeping, scheduling, communication, and general administrative support provides the structure and continuity that a law enforcement environment requires. By managing procurement workflows, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating logistics, and handling day-to-day administrative needs, this role keeps the agency running efficiently, reduces delays, supports compliance with procurement and records standards, and allows sworn and civilian staff to devote their time to mission-critical work that directly impacts community safety.
How does it get done?
The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and procurement support to law enforcement personnel by preparing, processing, and tracking purchase orders; maintaining vendor records; monitoring deliveries; and ensuring compliance with agency and state procurement policies. This role supports Special Agents and Executive staff by drafting and proofreading correspondence, managing calendars, scheduling meetings and trainings, coordinating travel and reimbursements, and assisting with onboarding tasks. The position also maintains organized digital and physical filing systems, updates internal databases, compiles administrative reports, handles front office communication, routes calls, assists with inventory control, and ensures all sensitive information is managed with strict confidentiality in a fast-paced law enforcement environment.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the law enforcement and staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the law enforcement and staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years work experience in office administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico; or must obtain a Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Working conditions include extensive personal computer and telephone use, working in a law enforcement environment, potential statewide travel, and exposure to law enforcement investigations.
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Agency Contact Information: Dennis Park,
[email protected], Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
