You will begin the selection process with the physical fitness test. If you pass, you will take the written test on the same day. The written test is a comprehensive reading, writing and mathematics test. *

MALES	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59
1.5 mile run	11:49	12:20	13:04	14:23
Sit-Ups 1minute	40	36	31	26
Push-Ups 1minute	33	27	21	15

FEMALES	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59
1.5 mile run	14:08	14:54	15:36	16:43
Sit-Ups 1minute	35	27	22	17
Push-Ups 1minute	18	14	11	11

The times shown on the chart for 1.5 mile run are not altitude adjusted. Use the guide below to compensate for the altitude in your area:

ALTITUDE (FEET)	TIME
Sea Level-5,000	No adjustment
5,000-6,000	Add 30 seconds
6,000-7.000	Add 40 seconds
7.000 - 8.000	Add 50 seconds

If you pass both the physical fitness and written exam you will be give an application. It will be your responsibility to submit the completed application to the Recruiting Section in Santa Fe, NM, as soon as possible.

You will be notified by mail or telephone as to the status of your application and informed of your next scheduled test date, which will be the polygraph examination.

The background investigation phase will be initiated upon successful completion of the polygraph examination.
After completion of the background investigation, you will be scheduled for an oral interview in Santa Fe, NM.
After the oral interviews are completed, applications will be reviewed by the Chief of the New Mexico State Police, who will make the final selection. Applicants who have been selected are given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon passing the psychological and medical examinations.
The last two phases of the selection process are the psychological evaluation and medical examination.

*Physical fitness and written tests are periodically conducted at State Police offices throughout the state. Contact your local office to speak to a recruiter

Out of state applicants will be sent an application on request. Applicants will be required to travel to Santa Fe, NM, on two occasions to test. To minimize your trips to New Mexico, a test date will not be set until your application is received, reviewed and approved by the Recruiting Section.

On your first trip to Santa Fe, NM, you will perform the physical fitness, written, and polygraph examinations. This will be done at the Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe, NM, within a two-day time frame.
The second trip to Santa Fe, NM, you will be required to pass an oral interview, Chief's selection, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination. This will be scheduled over a one-week time frame.

You will be required to pay for and make your own travel and lodging arrangements. There will not be a fee to go through the selection process.