Application Requirements
Testing Process
Disqualification
  • United States Citizen
  • Age 19 By Starting Date Of Police Academy
  • Sound Physical Condition
  • Sound Mental Condition
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Must Complete Testing Process
  • Must Complete LCPD Academy
  • Must Be Resident of United States
  • Written Exam
  • Physical Assessment
  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Review Board
  • MMPI Psychological Exam
  • Polygraph
  • Medical Physical Exam
  • Drug Screening
  • Any Felony Conviction
  • Any Misdemeanor Within
    Last Three (3) Years
  • DWI Conviction Within
    Last Three (3) Years
  • Drug Usage May Disqualify
  • Any Transportation Or Distribution
    Of Narcotics Or Dangerous Drugs - EVER
  • Resident Alien
  • Dishonorable Discharge
    From Military Service
Benefits Officer Salary
  • Take Home Car Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • 12 Sick Leave Days Per Year
  • Personal Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Compensatory Time
  • Overtime Pay
  • Spanish Speaking Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Uniforms Issued
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Workman's Compensation
  • 20 Year Retirement (P.E.R.A.):
    20 Yrs At 70%
    22 Yrs-11Mos at 80%
    Highest 3 Year Salary
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Four 10 Hour Workdays
  • Academy Salary
        $15.50/hr
  • Upon Graduation
        $35,464/yr
        $17.05/hr
  • Beginning of 2nd year - $41,510.26 / yr., $19.96 / hr.
  • Beginning of 3rd year - $43, 448.57 / yr., $20.89 / hr.
  • Beginning of 5th year - $45, 483.79 / yr., $21.87 / hr.
  • Beginning of 8th year - $47,620.78 / yr., $22.89 / hr.
  • Beginning of 11th year - $49,864.62 / yr., $23.97 / hr.
  • Beginning of 14th year - $52, 220.65 / yr., $25.11 / hr.
  • Beginning of 17th year - $54, 694.48 / yr., $26.30 / hr.
  • Beginning of 20th year - $57,292.00 / yr., $27.54 / hr.
  • Salary changes based upon
    Contract Negotiations
  • Longevity/Other Pay
    incentives included in calculations

You May Fill Out An Employment Interest Card At
www.las-cruces.org/
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Click on 'Employment' in the left side column.
This will take you to 'Career Opportunities.'