The mission of the Las Cruces Police Department is to provide community-focused public safety and law enforcement services to area residents, businesses, and visitors so they can live and thrive in a safe, peaceful environment.
If you are a dynamic, service-oriented individual with a desire to make a difference in our community, consider a career opportunity with the
Las Cruces Police Department.
$5,000 Relocation Assistance
Candidates Outside of Doña Ana County
$11,000 Base Level
$15,000 Associates Degree
$20,000 Bachelor's Degree, 4 Years Military Service, or Military Retirement
$25,000 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or
Criminology
$30,000 Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or
Criminology
*Three-Year Commitment
$20 per hour during academy/$30 per hour overtime rate
$24 per hour upon graduation/$36 per hour overtime rate
$26.15 per hour at completion of one year probation/$39 per hour overtime rate
CADET
HIRING INCENTIVES
PAY & INCENTIVES
CADET APPLICATION DEADLINE DEC 31
PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAM
WRITTEN EXAM
ORAL BOARD ASSESSMENT
POLYGRAPH & PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG SCREENING
CHIEF'S INTERVIEW
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
1. Run 1.5 miles in under 15 minutes and 14 seconds
2. Complete 27 or more sit-ups in 60 seconds
3. Complete 15 or more push-ups in 60 seconds
4. Spring 300 meters in under 71 seconds
After completion of Physical Fitness Exam, you must successfully pass the Written Exam.
Physical Fitness Exams and Written Exams will be administered on the same day. You will also be required to submit your personal history statement completed and with all supporting documentation prior to taking your Written Exam.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
INITIAL TESTING
PROCESS
Entry-level physical fitness standards, in order, with
5-minute recovery between each activity
TESTING TIMELINE
LCPD is accepting applications through December 31, 2023
Assessments for Those Who Successfully
Complete Physical Fitness and Written Exams
• Oral Board Interviews will take place between January 22, 2024 and February 2, 2024
• Polygraph and Medical Examinations will take place between February 19, 2024 and March 3, 2024
• Psychological Examinations will take place between March 5, 2024 and March 20, 2024
Available Testing Dates for
Physical Fitness & Written Exams
• Wednesday, January 3, 2024
• Saturday, January 6, 2024
• Wednesday, January 10, 2024
• Saturday, January 13, 2024
NEXT LCPD ACADEMY IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN APRIL 22, 2024
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy Program of the Las Cruces Police Department is conducted in two parts: first a 22-week training academy in which the recruit receives more than 1,000 hours of instruction in academic and skills training by certified instructors; second, after graduation from the academy, a 14-week Field Training and Evaluation Program that places the officer-trainee with various field training officers on all three patrol shifts for training and evaluation.
TRAINING ACADEMY