Bernalillo County Sheriff Department

"The Primary Mission of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) includes the protection of life and property; resolution of conflict; creating and maintaining a feeling of security in the community; pro-actively reducing the opportunities for the commission of crime; identification, apprehension and prosecution of offenders of the laws; and the preservation of peace. We accept as part of our mission the responsibility to provide for a quality of life in our community.

The Administrative Support Bureau is comprised of the Administrative Division, the Operations Bureau is comprised of the Field Service Division North/East and South Command and the Criminal Investigations Bureau is comprised of the Criminal Investigations Division. Our Collective mission is to serve the public and our members with fairness, dignity, and respect.

The office of Bernalillo County was established in 1879 and led by Sheriff Perfecto Armijo. Today, Sheriff John Allen currently holds this important position to protect and serve the community of Bernalillo County. "

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The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on age, gender, sexual orientation or race. The application process is a highly competitive series of examinations ranging from knowledge to physical strength as well as Physical and mental health. We at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office applaud you for choosing to enter this process and wish you good luck.