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A one-day police hiring event Sept. 18 covers interviews, the written test and the fitness assessment

The Gallup Police Department holds a one-day recruiting drive on Sept. 18, 2026, with interviews, written testing and the physical fitness assessment in a single visit. Written testing starts at 9:30 a.m. at the police department. Bring interview attire and athletic gear. Non-certified recruits start at $23.35 an hour and move to $30.49 an hour upon certification; certified laterals start at $30.49.

Gallup Today Staff

Newsroom · September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Gallup Police Department recruiting drive flyer: a one-day hiring event Sept. 18, 2026, with written testing at 9:30 a.m., and three officers seated outside the municipal court. Gallup Police Department

The Gallup Police Department will hold a one-day recruiting drive on Sept. 18, 2026, where applicants can complete police interviews, written testing and the physical fitness assessment in one visit.

Written testing starts at 9:30 a.m. at the police department. The department asks applicants to bring professional interview attire and athletic gear for the fitness test, and recommends practicing the online NPOST exam beforehand.

The department said this week that it is hiring. Non-certified recruits start at $23.35 an hour and move to $30.49 an hour upon certification. Certified lateral officers start at $30.49 an hour, which may increase depending on experience.

Benefits listed include 90/10 insurance, dental and vision insurance, 15 holidays, annual leave, sick leave, the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association, Aflac insurance, tuition assistance for job-related courses, a confidential employee assistance program for counseling, and deferred compensation.

What
A one-day police hiring event with interviews, written testing and a fitness assessment
When
Sept. 18, 2026; written testing starts at 9:30 a.m.
Where
Gallup Police Department
How
Apply online at www.gallupnm.gov/jobs, or call the Police Recruiting Office at 505-726-5439, the police department at 505-863-9365 or Gallup Human Resources at 505-863-1215

Via Gallup Police Department

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