Office: 1712 N. Date, Suite D
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday through Friday

Current Employment Opportunities


―  Equipment Operator, Road Department ―


The Sierra County Board of Commissioners hereby gives public notice that applications are being accepted for a full-time Equipment Operator. Starting Salary is $15.41 per hour.

Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained in person from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.


―  Full-Time Telecommunicator Trainee ―


Sierra County Regional Dispatch Authority (SCRDA) 911 Dispatch is accepting applications for a Full-Time Telecommunicator Trainee. MUST be able to do shift work, handle stressful situations involving life and property while under pressure. Starting pay $15.00 an hour, after attending the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and receiving your Dispatch Certification, pay goes to $16.50 an hour with an annual step pay increase.

Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new employees.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained in person from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.


―  Human Resources Director ―


The Sierra County Board of Commissioners hereby gives public notice applications are being accepted for a fulltime Human Resource Director.

Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Pay rate and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees and must complete nine (9)-month probationary period with satisfactory evaluation.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained in person from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.


―  Detention Officer ―


Sierra County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Officer position, in the Sierra County Detention Center. Starting salary is $15.41 hourly.

Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained in person from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.


―  Mechanic in the Road / Landfill Department ―


Sierra County hereby gives public notice that applications are being accepted for a full-time Mechanic. Starting Salary is $15.41 hourly.

Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained in person from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.


―  Certified Sheriff’s Deputy, Uncertified Deputy Cadet ―


Applications are being accepted for a fulltime Certified Sheriff’s Deputies or fulltime Uncertified Cadets in the Sierra County Sheriff’s Department.

New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification Preferred.

Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and Retiree Health Care. Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees.

Applications and job descriptions available at Sierra County Administrative Office at 855 Van Patten, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same.

You may also download them in PDF form here:

General Application
Job Description

Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer.