Jobs
DHSEM is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Detailed instructions regarding the application process can be found on the New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO) website. All applications are accepted online. There is no provision for mailing or hand delivering applications.
You can find a list of all Job Opportunities with the State of New Mexico on the SPO website. For roles at DHSEM, select “Homeland Security & Emgncy Mgt” under the Agency tab on the left.
The following positions are organized according to DHSEM’s five operating bureaus: Homeland Security, Preparedness, Response & Recovery, Administrative Services, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department’s statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
Salary
$36.43 – $54.65 Hourly
$75,775 – $113,663 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting End Date
08/27/2026
Paralegal (DHSEM #10113616)
This position exists to support the DHSEM General Counsel and leadership by performing legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating legislative support activities, and managing the agency’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) program to ensure compliance with legal requirements and the efficient operation of the agency.
Salary
$20.56 – 30.85 Hourly
$42,773 – $64,160 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4
Posting End Date
08/26/2026