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New Mexico Police
Officer Certification
Applications for January, 2012 Class will be accepted beginning August 29, 2011. Deadline to apply is October 28, 2011.
Police Academy
 Are
you interested in becoming a law enforcement
officer? Have you noticed that most agencies
are looking for certified or certifiable applicants?
Without these credentials it is often difficult
to obtain law enforcement employment. Let
us help you develop the qualifications that
will make a difference!
Law enforcement agencies are reluctant to
hire uncertified applicants because it costs
thousands of dollars in salary and benefits,
not to mention months of time, to send them
to an academy for certification. By obtaining
your academy training prior to employment,
you will be able to offer employers the qualifications
that others can't. This will enable you to
step right into an exciting career in law
enforcement and start making a difference
immediately!
Our law enforcement certification program
has been in existence for over 30 years. Although
we accept in-service candidates, we specialize
in pre-service training. We are accredited
by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
and meet all requirements for New Mexico Law
Enforcement Officer Certification. Our instructors
are highly qualified and have literally decades
of real world police experience.
Graduates from our program are qualified to
hold most positions that require New Mexico
Law Enforcement Officer Certification. Examples
are: municipal police and county sheriff's
departments, district attorney investigators,
NM Motor Transportation Department, State
Parks and Forestry enforcement and many others.
Message to Out of State Applicants
Start Your Application Early!
Our program runs 24 weeks, beginning in January of every year. Applicants should begin the process by September or October of the previous year.
The first step is to complete the university admission process. You can
request a university admission packet by contacting the Admissions
Office at (575) 538-6106 or 1-800-872-9668. Prior to acceptance into
the Academy a passing score on the admission COMPASS test (or appropriate
remedial coursework) is required. Other steps in the application process
include a DPS psychological exam, medical exam, and background.
WNMU also offers 3 degree
programs that can be combined with your police certification training:
an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Applied Science
in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Forestry/Wildlife
(for students wishing to become conservation officers).
The Western New Mexico University Law Enforcement Academy is a full time program structured around seventeen (17) functional areas. These areas, taught by licensed instructors and according to Department of Public Safety curriculum, furnish students the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully serve their communities. Instructional areas range from the criminal justice system, law, investigations, patrol fitness, communications and traffic investigations to defensive tactics, use of firearms and police driving. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for attendance will find the Western New Mexico University Law Enforcement Academy a challenging, fun and satisfying start to a career in one of the most demanding fields in America.
Get Started Now!
A place is waiting for you in our next Academy class! Don't delay, contact us now and begin the process that will reward you with an interesting and exciting career as a law enforcement officer!
Entrance Requirements:
| Be a U.S. citizen |
Pass a background check |
| Be at least 18 years old |
Pass psychological exam |
| Hold a valid driver's license |
Pass physical
fitness test |
| Be admitted to the University |
Pass a medical exam |
| Hold a H.S. diploma or G.E.D. |
Pass reading and writing exam |
Entrance Procedures:
- Complete the application for admission for WNMU. (Apply online)
- Take the COMPASS test (reading & writing) and submit test scores to the Academy
- Complete the Police Academy's application & apply for admission. (Available online)
Related Programs:
Associate's and Bachelor's
Degrees in Criminal Justice - In-service Training
for Law Enforcement Officers
State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety Training & Recruiting Division
For more information, please contact:
Steve Chavez, Director
WNMU Police Academy
575-538-6288
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