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City of Las Cruces - Police Officer Recruitment

 

 

 

Police PatchCertified Officer Training Program

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit.
A tentative start date for the next academy is January 2011.
We currently are not accepting applications for the position of Experienced Police Officer / Lateral Officer

Minimum Requirements

  • Age 19 by start date of the police academy
  • United States Citizenship (born or naturalized)
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Valid driver's license
  • No Felony Convictions
  • No DWI or misdemeanor convictions within past three years (some misdemeanors will disqualify)
  • No transportation of illegal drugs; drug usage may disqualify

Successive Hurdles

  • Written Examination
  • Physical Assessment
  • Extensive Background Investigation
  • Oral Review Board
  • Polygraph Exam
  • Psychological Testing & Interview
  • Medical / Physical Examination and Drug Screening

Wages And Benefits 

  • $3,000 sign on bonus with 36 month commitment
  • $15.50 per hour ($2,686.66 monthly) starting the first day of the Police Academy as a Police Recruit
  • $17.83 per hour ($37,086 annual) as an Officer Trainee upon successful completion and graduation of Police Academy
  • $19.95 per hour ($41,500 annual) after successful completion of one year probationary status as an Officer Trainee
  • Optional benefits after 30 days of employment in the Police Academy include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and long-term care
  • 20 year retirement plan through the Public Employers Retirement Association
  • Other benefits: take home car program; four day work schedule; service weapon, ballistic vest and uniforms provided

Please Note

  • Applications must be received by Human Resources.
  • Apply online Online Application
  • Download the Personal History Statement, fill it and save it.  You will be required to produce this document later in the process.
  • For exams and important dates . Will be posted.
  • To review requirements for the academy click here.
  • Initial test date will be posted.
  • For more information, contact the professional development unit of the Las Cruces Police Department at:
  • Applications are not provided or accepted at the Police Department or Police Academy.
  • The City of Las Cruces is an equal opportunity / hire at will employer.

Policy of the City of Las Cruces provides for reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.  For assistance or accommodation to interview and/or test due to a disability, contact the Human Resources Department at 575-528-3100/Voice or 528-3169/TTY.