Lateral Police Officer | $30k Incentive & Relocation

City-of-Las-Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteen paid holidays

Twelve sick leave days per year

Personal leave

Vacation leave

Bereavement leave

Health insurance plans

Uniforms, equipment and sidearm

Work-related injury compensation

Take-home car program

Promotional opportunities

Overtime pay & compensatory time off

Annual leave on hire: 40 hours

Spanish speaking pay – incentive

Advanced Education incentive

Referral Program

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Police Officer to protect persons and property, prevent and investigate crimes, and enforce laws. The role includes ten-hour rotating shifts, potential extended hours, and mandatory participation in a structured selection process.

The position offers a $30,000 recruitment incentive with a 36-month commitment, plus staged payments and relocation assistance of up to $5,000 based on eligibility. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Twenty-one years of age
• United States citizenship (born or naturalized) or individuals with work authorization from USCIS
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• No misdemeanor convictions within the last three years
• No convictions of domestic violence
• No felony convictions
• Any drug usage since receiving a peace officer certification will disqualify
• Must not have ever transported illegal drugs
• Must not have a Dishonorable Discharge from the US Military
• Must pass all steps of the Selection Process
• Must have a current law enforcement certification recognized/approved by the NM Department of Public Safety
• Out-of-State Lateral Officers must have a minimum of two years experience
• One year minimum if you possess an NMLEA Police Officer Certification
• Two year minimum waived if graduated Las Cruces Police Dept Academy
• Must complete LCPD Lateral Training
• Must complete LCPD Field Training & Evaluation Program (up to 14 weeks)
• Out-of-State Lateral Officers must complete the two-week Certification by Waiver course within first year

Responsibilities

• Perform general duty police work to provide protective services for Las Cruces residents
• Patrol streets, roads, and public places by foot, motorcycle, patrol car, or other conveyance to prevent crime and enforce laws
• Issue tickets to traffic violators
• Render first aid at accidents and manage traffic reroutes while investigating accident causes and results
• Respond to reported crime scenes following required processes and procedures
• Write and file daily activity reports after each shift
• Coordinate with county, state, and federal law enforcement during apprehension and detention of suspects
• Appear in court to present evidence and testify against violators

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Police Officer to protect persons and property, prevent and investigate crimes, and enforce laws. The role includes ten-hour rotating shifts, potential extended hours, and mandatory participation in a structured selection process.

The position offers a $30,000 recruitment incentive with a 36-month commitment, plus staged payments and relocation assistance of up to $5,000 based on eligibility. Bilingual ability is a plus.