Lateral Entry
Lateral Entry Requirements / Information
The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking experienced police officers to fill vacancies within the department. CLICK HERE TO APPLY: Police Officer - Lateral For information on lateral transfers and how to apply, call the LCPD Training Academy at 575-541-2763 or email the Academy.
Lateral Officer Hiring Incentive: $20,000
| Lateral Officer Payout Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| At Hire | $5,000 |
| At the Completion of Field Training | $5,000 |
| One Day Prior to the End of the Probationary Year | $10,000 |
Requirements
- Any drug usage since obtaining a peace officer certification will disqualify
- Must have current law enforcement certification that is issued or recognized and approved by NMDPS
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a certified peace officer (not including academy time)
- Must have never transported illegal drugs
- Must not have a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Military
- Must successfully complete all selection process steps
- New Mexico certified law enforcement officers preferred
- No convictions of domestic violence
- No misdemeanor convictions in the last 3 years
- Salary ranges between $41,510.26 to $47,620.78
- Successfully complete the LCPD Field Training and Evaluation Program (up to 14 weeks)
- Successfully complete LCPD Lateral Academy
- Twenty years of age
- U.S. citizen (born or naturalized)
- United States high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver's license
- Will be required to successfully complete a 1-year probationary period after being hired