What Las Cruces PD pays
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$90,854
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
$30,000 for certified laterals, $10,000.00 at hire, $10,000.00 at completion of field training, $10,000.00 one day prior to end of probationary year, plus $5,000.00 relocation assistance (based on eligibility).
$30,000 recruitment and retention incentive paymentJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Las Cruces PD
Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree
Las Cruces, NMCloses in 8 days$30,000 bonus$30.28/hrstartingPolice Officer - Lateral
Las Cruces, NMCloses in 8 days$30,000 bonus$30.27/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule10-hour shifts on a rotating basis; Four (4) – 10 hour work days
- Take-home carYes
- PensionP.E.R.A.
How Las Cruces PD compares nearby
All 7 Las Cruces Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Las Cruces | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces PD | Closes in 8 days | $62,962 | — | $30,000 | |
| Anthony PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hatch PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mesilla PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dona Ana County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Sunland Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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