Benefits

BENEFITS

eMPLOYEE'S BENEFITS

We are committed to creating a comfortable and healthy work environment for our employees and are proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits packages.

Excellent extended health, dental benefits

Generous vacation plan

Competitive salary with opportunity for increases

Recognition events throughout the year

Benefits Plans

San Juan County Communications Authority provides an excellent benefits plan for all of its employees which covers extended health and vision care, dental care, life insurance and short- and long-term disability.


All San Juan County Communications Authority employees and their families also have access to an Employee Assistance Program. The program offers 24/7 confidential support, coaching and counselling services for a variety of life balance, career, family, health and financial challenges.

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Pension Plans

San Juan County Communications Authority employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico, or PERA. Contributions are made by both SJCCA and the employee towards their retirement.

Other Advantages to Working at SJCCA

  • Meaningful and rewarding work
  • Career growth
  • Employee development events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Team building and social events
  • Optional Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) group account participation
  • Critical Incident Stress Team for emotional support
  • Fully-equipped gyms

As a recognized leader in emergency communications, we are committed to creating a comfortable and healthy work environment for our employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is my application confidential?

    All  personnel  engaged  in  any  part  of  the  hiring  process  will  maintain  confidentiality  of  all information  learned.    Sharing  of  information  will  only  occur  with  those  who  are  in  a  position associated with hiring decisions.


  • I have no experience in this field, am I eligible?

    Entry  level  applicants  are  those  with  no  prior  telecommunicator  experience.    These  applicants  will  be  required  to  successfully  complete  the  basic  telecommunicator  academy  and  become  certified  by  the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety within their first twelve (12) months of employment.  The following criteria are required for entry level applicants. 

  • I work for another agency in New Mexico, am I eligible to fill a vacancy?

    In-­state lateral applicants are those who have, at minimum, received a telecommunicator certification through  the  State  of  New  Mexico  and  that  certification  is  still  valid.  In  addition,  telecommunicator  certification must have been valid for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years (24 months) prior to the application.   

    As  a  general  rule,  in-­state  lateral  applicants  will  be  subject  to  the  same  process  as  an  entry  level  applicant.  However, the Director may waive certain aspects of the testing/selection process other than background check, psychological assessment, and medical screening.   

  • I work for an out-of-state agency, am I eligible?

    Out-­of-­state  lateral  applicants  are  those  who  can,  at  minimum,  demonstrate  twenty-­four  consecutive  months of successful employment in a 911 Dispatch Center within the last thirty (30) months. 

    As  a  general  rule,  out-­‐of-­‐state  lateral  applicants  will  be  subject  to  the  same  process  as  an  entry  level  applicant.  However, the Director may waive certain aspects of the testing/selection process other than background check, psychological assessment, and medical screening.   

  • If a fail a part of the process, will I be notified?

    Applicants who don’t proceed through to the next step of the hiring process will be notified by email from the Operations Manager. This email will contain re-application instructions. 

505-334-6000
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