We invite you to apply for positions listed below, by downloading the City’s application form and mail the original application with your signature along with any support documentation to the City of Portales, Attn: Human Resources Officer, 100 West First Street, Portales, NM, 88130.

A resume will only be accepted with a fully completed City of Portales Application. For additional information about any of the positions listed, please contact City Hall at 575-356-6662 ext 1 option 3 or e-mail recruitment@portalesnm.gov. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mountain time.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE EVENT THAT A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS MADE TO THE APPLICANT.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal history background and reference check. Upon conditional offer of employment a drug screen, agility test, psychological evaluation and medical screening may be conducted. Employees who are required to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and various Non-CDL drivers are required to undergo alcohol and controlled substance testing which include pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up and random testing. Applicants will be selected for interview based on qualifications.

The City of Portales is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free work place.

These applications require Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download).

How to Apply  Click HERE to view any of the job descriptions listed below and to down load application. 

PART TIME/FULL TIME/TEMPORARY JOB OPENINGS

2019-030 POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 

2020-004 RECREATION SOCCER YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR 

2020-005 STREET LABORER TRAINEE 

2020-006 WATER LABORER 

2020-007 SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I 

2020-008 POLICE OFFICER (NON- CERTIFIED 

2020-009 POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED) 

2020-010 POLICE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 

2019-025 PAT TRANSIT DRIVER 

2019-041 STREET EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I 

2019-032 POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER