Top 7 Cadet Jobs in New Mexico

Firefighter 3/C Cadet
Fire —Albuquerque, NM
- $39,211.04 - $48,422.40 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
POLICE CADET
City of Santa Fe —Santa Fe, NM
- $23.99 - $34.79 an hour
- Entry level
POLICE CADET
City of Hobbs —Hobbs, NM
- $31.82 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Correctional Officer Cadet (NMCD/SNMCF #17634+)
State of New Mexico —Las Cruces, NM
- $18.69 - $28.04 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Animal Control Officer Cadet - Game and Fish (Closing: January 27, 2026)
Pueblo of Zuni —Zuni, NM
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Public speaking
- Vision insurance
Police Cadet
City of Las Cruces, NM —Las Cruces, NM
- $24 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Doctoral degree
- Relocation assistance
Police Cadet (Internal & External)
The Town of Taos —Taos, NM
- $23.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Residential
- Paid holidays

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Firefighter 3/C Cadet

Fire -
Albuquerque, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$39,211.04 - $48,422.40 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Class E

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Firefighter 3/C (cadet) will be trained and educated by members of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Training Division so that the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician are acquired. Successful completion of the Fire Academy will provide the opportunity to serve the citizens of Albuquerque as a Firefighter.

Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $39,211.04, Second Year $49,389.76, and Third Year $62,258.56.

EMT Basic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) – First Year $39,458.24, Second Year $53,679.36, and Third Year $62,258.56.

Paramedic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $46,535.36, Second Year $60,751.04, and Third Year $64,995.84.

Certified Paramedics will receive an incentive pay of 4.4% added to their base rate pay and will begin upon achieving the rank of Firefighter 1st class .

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Cadet will learn the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of both the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
Cadet will learn standard operating guidelines and protocols pertaining to suppression firefighting, wildland firefighting, delivery of emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, incident command and safety.
Cadet will meet all training expectations needed to complete the 19 week (for current State or National Registry EMT-B or higher) or 28 week (for non-EMT) Fire Academy as a Firefighter II certified by the State of New Mexico.
Cadet will meet all academic and physical fitness standards established by the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be 18 years of age by the academy start date
If a Veteran must submit an Honorable Discharge, or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, as stipulated on your DD-214. All other Discharges, with the exception of a Dishonorable Discharge, will be considered on a case by case basis
Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Resident
Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class E New Mexico driver's license (within 30 days of graduation of the academy)
All cadets that do not hold an EMT License, will be provided EMT Basic License training and be required to successfully complete the course and obtain New Mexico State License
Must have valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Certificate.
If applicants are not New Mexico Licensed but are Nationally Registered EMT and/or Paramedics and are selected as cadets, they will be required to complete the reciprocity process and acquire a State of New Mexico EMT license prior to graduation from the academy
Males under the age of 25 must be registered for Selective Service (Click here for more information on Selective Service)
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PREFERRED TRAINING, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate/Advanced or Paramedic License
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter 1 and/or 2 Certification
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification

SELECTION PROCESS

Must pass the Fire Rescue Cadet Written Examination
Must pass the Structured Oral Interview
Must pass the City of Albuquerque medical examination and drug screening
Must pass a comprehensive background check

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Working Conditions

Environmental and Physical:

Intense 19 or 28 week firefighter and emergency medical technician training academy
40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, with some exceptions
Indoor and outdoor work performance in hot, cold, windy, dark, smoky, confined spaces, elevated heights, and other environments
Exposure to heavy and powerful equipment, sharp objects, uneven and slippery surfaces

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