HIRING PROCESS

PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAM

WRITTEN EXAM

ORAL BOARD ASSESSMENT

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

POLYGRAPH & PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG SCREENING

CHIEF'S INTERVIEW

  • United States Citizen
  • Must be at least 21 years old by completion of Academy (Sept. 2024)
  • Completion of High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have valid Driver's License
  • Sound physical & mental condition
  • Have not been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Military
  • No felony convictions
  • No misdemeanor convictions in the past 3 years
  • Drug usage may disqualify - No drug usage within the past year
  • No transportation of illegal drugs

Entry-level physical fitness standards, in order, with

5-minute recovery between each activity

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.

LCPD is accepting applications through

May 6, 2024

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

TESTING TIMELINE

Available Testing Dates for

Physical Fitness & Written Exams

 

• Wednesday, January 3, 2024

• Saturday, January 6, 2024

• Wednesday, January 10, 2024

• Saturday, January 13, 2024

 

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

NEXT LCPD ACADEMY IS SCHEDULED

TO BEGIN SUMMER 2024

Las Cruces Police Department Academy

550 N. Sonoma ranch Blvd.

Las Cruces, NM 88011