Lateral package details
- Lateral hiring bonus
- $35,000
- Bonus payout / conditions
- $10,000 at hire; $10,000 after FTO; $10,000 after 1-year probation; plus $5,000 relocation for those who qualify (up to $35,000 total)
- Pay range (annual)
- $62,962 - $75,566converted from $30.27-$36.33 hourly (x2080)
- Pension / retirement
- Not stated in source
- Accepts out-of-state laterals
- Yes"Yes" means the posting describes a path for out-of-state officers (often a waiver or equivalency academy).
- Closing date
- Unknown
- Employer
- City of Las Cruces
- Source
- City news release (Apr 3, 2026)
- Last verified
- 2026-10-18
Figures come from the agency's own posting on the date shown. Bonuses change often; confirm with Las Cruces Police Department before applying. Report a correction.
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