Bernalillo County

The most populous county in New Mexico with more than 676,000 residents, Bernalillo County provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in the county seat of Albuquerque, the surrounding villages of Los Ranchos and Tijeras, and the 111,000 residents who live in the unincorporated areas of the county.

Among the services the county offers include: housing, senior and social services, open space, public art, animal care, behavioral health, economic development and more. The county has an annual operating budget and capital investments of more than $500 million and employs approximately 2,500 people, including 10 elected officials: assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff, treasurer and five county commissioners.

Named after the town of Bernalillo, which was its original county seat and a former Spanish military outpost, Bernalillo County encompasses 1,167 square miles bisected by the Rio Grande. It was one of nine original counties when the New Mexico Territory was created in 1850, and at one point its length extended all the way from Texas to the San Bernardino Valley in California. Albuquerque became the permanent county seat on May 15, 1883.

 

Upcoming Events

Mar
25
Mon
2024
First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training @ Grant County Business & Conference Center
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – Mar 29 @ 5:00 pm

Description
During this weeklong block of instruction, we go over several topics to include organizational skills, leadership, supervising pursuits, character development, and dealing with difficult employees. This is a dynamic block of instruction and will immerse you into the world of supervision. Prepare for a lot of interaction and dialog discussing all facets of taking on that new responsibility. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-pool members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

40 First Line Supervisor Flyer Grant March 2024

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Apr
15
Mon
2024
Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM
Apr 15 @ 8:00 am – Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm

This weeklong class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor.  You will learn the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor.  In addition, we will go over the importance of visual aids and brush up on your PowerPoint skills.  You will also learn how to develop your own curriculum and how to get accredited.  This is a great class with a high energy instructor.  The week will fly by, and you will be eligible to obtain your state certification.

Important: The class will be limited in space.  Please register as soon as possible due to limited space.

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool members.  Non-members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS – Albuquerque April 2024

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May
7
Tue
2024
16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM
May 7 @ 8:00 am – May 8 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid a highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control. This training is intended for Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies.

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albuq May 2024

 

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Employment Opportunities

Bernalillo County is committed to providing and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce in order to deliver quality service to our residents. Working for Bernalillo County offers opportunities in a variety of different fields with a good work/life balance, on-the-job training, and an excellent benefits package, which also includes retirement.

Become part of a team that works toward making Bernalillo County a better place to live.