What Carlsbad PD pays
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$88,171
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for certified laterals, Upon Hire receive $10,000.00 and after 1 year of employment, receive the remaining $5,000.00.
Currently Offering $15,000.00 hiring Incentive for all Lateral Certified Officers.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Carlsbad PD
Police Officer - Certified
Carlsbad, NMContinuous$15,000 bonus$70,054startingPolice Officer - Uncertified
Carlsbad, NMContinuous$7,500 bonus$62,234starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in New Mexico or ability to attend and pass a Certification by Waiver course
How Carlsbad PD compares nearby
All New Mexico departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Carlsbad | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad PD | Hiring | $62,234 | — | $15,000 | |
| Artesia PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hope PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Loving PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Eddy County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake Arthur PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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