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Temporary, full-time non-exempt position with the Las Cruces Police Academy. Progression to full-time, regular position upon successful completion of the Police Academy. Depending on the number of vacancies, some academy graduates may not be hired immediately but may be placed on a waiting list.<br><br><strong>Offering the following recruitment and retention incentive paymen</strong><strong>t with a 36 month commitment.</strong><br><br><table border="1" style="width: 92.0%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 90.0855%;"><strong>Incentive Level</strong></td><td style="width: 9.7436%;"><strong>Amount</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 90.0855%;">Base Level</td><td style="width: 9.7436%;text-align: right;">$11,000.00</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 90.0855%;">Associates Degree</td><td style="width: 9.7436%;"><div style="text-align: right;">$15,000.00</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 90.0855%;">Bachelor's Degree/Retirement from Military Service/4 Years Honorable Military Service</td><td style="width: 9.7436%;"><div style="text-align: right;">$20,000.00</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 90.0855%;">Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Crimin
Requirements
Equivalent to a United States high school diploma; must be at least age 19 by start of the Police Academy (anticipated April 2027); United States citizenship (born or naturalized) or individuals with work authorization from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services; no felony convictions; no DWI/DUI or misdemeanor convictions within the past three years (some misdemeanors will disqualify); no transportation of illegal drugs; drug usage may disqualify.<br><br>Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Standard First Aid and CPR certification.<br><br><strong><u>DETAILED QUALIFICATIONS:</u></strong><br>1. Must be at least age 19 by start of the Police Academy (anticipated April 2027)<br>2. Unit
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