Important Information for Prospective Applicants

Offering the following recruitment and retention incentive payment with a 36 month commitment.

• $24.00 per hour during academy. / $36 per hour overtime rate
• $26.00 per hour upon graduation/ $39 per hour overtime rate
• $28.83 per at completion of one year probation./ $43.25 per hour overtime rate
• All duty equipment and uniforms supplied to you by the department
• Annual equipment and uniform allowance
• Four 10 Hour work schedule with three consecutive days off
• Overtime and secondary employment opportunities
• Advanced training paid for by the department
• Specialty sections and promotional opportunities
• Take Home Car Program
• Have your college paid for with Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• 13 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 25 Year Retirement (P.E.R.A.): 25 years at 70%
• 96 Sick Leave Hours Per Year
• 80 Hours of Annual Leave Per Year
• 80 Hours of Personal Leave Per Year
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Excellent health care plans
• Worker’s compensation
• Officers are represented by the Police Officers’ Association and all benefits under the contract upon completion of probation

Once the recruit has successfully completed the comprehensive training in the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Program, the Field Training and Evaluation Program, and the probationary year, the officer may pursue a career opportunity in a specialized area such as:

• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Criminal Investigations
• K-9 Handler
• Traffic / DWI Enforcement
• Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
• Hostage Negotiations Team (HNT)
• Metro Narcotics
• Community Outreach Division
• Crisis Intervention Officer
• Drug Recognition Officer
• Drone Operator

• LCPD is accepting applications at CLCPD.com through Sept. 8, 2025.
• You will be required to submit your Personal History Statement completed and with all supporting documentation after successful completion of the Oral Board. Times and locations of exams will be given upon submitting application.

Available Testing Dates for Written Exams:

• TBA
• TBA

Assessments for those who successfully complete Written Exam:

• Oral Board Interviews are an in-person interview. Professional dress is recommended. Personal history statement and supporting documentation will be turned in after successful completion of the Oral Board.
• Polygraph, Medical, and Psychological Examinations will be completed at a date to be determined.

Below is a list of NMLEA-specific disqualifications for all background investigations:

• If the applicant is not a United States citizen (born or naturalized) or an individual with
  work authorization from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• If the applicant does not have a high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or college
  diploma.
• If the applicant does not hold a valid driver’s license.
• Any felony conviction (guilty or nolo contendere plea).
• Any misdemeanor conviction (excluding minor traffic violations) in the past three years
  from the date of application (guilty or nolo contendere plea).
• A dishonorable discharge from the military.

Below is a list of LCPD-specific disqualifiers or requirements:

• Any use of marijuana in the past year from the date of application. Use of marijuana after
  three years is now looked at on a case-by-case basis.
• Any other illegal drug usage in the past five years from the date of application.
• Any criminal pending matter is not an immediate disqualifier, but must be thoroughly
  documented, and all court and arrest paperwork must be reported.
• Any criminal activity (excluding minor traffic violations) disclosed or discovered during
  background investigation that would constitute a criminal misdemeanor offense (local,
  state, or federal) that occurred within three years from the date of application but that
  may have gone undetected, unreported, and/or unprosecuted.
• Any criminal activity disclosed or discovered during background investigation that would
  constitute a felony (local, state, or federal) but that may have gone undetected,
  unreported and/or unprosecuted.
• Any applicant with an outstanding arrest warrant.
• Police cadets must be at least 19 years old when academy begins.

These are several findings that could disqualify an applicant during the background that may not be listed or are not considered NMLEA standards.