Over the course of the past week, Las Cruces Digest received dozens of announcements of open positions, and employers hoping to fill them. To be sure, these are not all local jobs; however, these employers are casting a wide net in hopes of finding help.
A Las Cruces Digest Report
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City of Las Cruces
Librarian I (Youth Services), Salary: $47,541.52 – $67,152.38 Annually, Closing Date: 09/23/2024. Click link to apply
Custodian, Salary: $15.02 Hourly, Closing Date: 09/09/2024 11:59 PM, Click link to apply
Receivable Representative, Salary: $15.57 Hourly, Closing Date: 09/09/2024 11:59 PM, Click link to apply
Gas Services Supervisor, Salary: $75,402.08 – $108,943.12, Closing Date: 09/30/2024 11:59 PM, Click link to apply
City of Las Cruces, Fire Cadet (Non-Certified), Salary: $45,136.00 Annually, Closing Date: 10/20/2024, Click link to apply
Survey Technician I Salary: $21.10 Hourly Closing Date: 09/30/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Parks Irrigation Worker Salary: $16.76 Hourly Closing Date: 09/16/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Police Cadet Salary: $20.00 Hourly Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
ARS Vacancies as of September 3, 2024
Geneticist / Horticulturist (GS 12-14) Mayaguez, PR Closes: 09/17/2024
Res Soil Scientist/Ag Engineer/Hydrologist (GS 12-13) Portageville, MS Closes: 10/03/2024
Research Chemist (GS 12-13) Peoria, IL Closes: 10/02/2024
Pgrm Analyst (Reasonable Accmm Prgrm Mgr) (GS 13) Anywhere in the U.S. Closes: 09/09/2024
Locksmith (WG 9) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/16/2024
Student Trainee (Accounting) (GS 5) Madison, WI Closes: 09/13/2024
Engineering Technician (GS 11) Ames, IA Closes: 09/16/2024
Engineering Technician (GS 11) Ames, IA Closes: 09/16/2024
Utilities Systems Repairer – Operator Leader (WL 11) Manhattan, KS Closes: 09/16/2024
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 7-9) Hagerman, ID Closes: 09/16/2024
Maintenance Worker (WG 7-8) Prosser, WA Closes: 09/16/2024
Biological Science Lab Tech (Microbiology) (GS 6-7) Ames, IA Closes: 09/13/2024
Research Physical Scientist (Res Associate) (GS 11) Kimberly, ID Closes: 12/31/2024
Molecular Biologist (Plants) (GS 9-11) Parlier, CA Closes: 09/05/2024
Maintenance Worker (WG 7) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/11/2024
Pipefitter (WG 10) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/29/2024
Pipefitter (WG 10) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/29/2024
Pgrm Support Assistant (Office Automation) (GS 6-7) Multiple Locations Closes: 09/06/2024
Plumber (WG 7) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/10/2024
LCPD Accepting Applications for Upcoming Academy
The Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for its training academy that is tentatively set to begin in March 2025.
Applications for Police Cadet must be submitted no later than Dec. 2, 2024.
The starting salary for police cadets, those who are accepted into the academy, is $20 per hour while in the academy. Graduates from the 22-week academy become officer trainees who receive $24 per hour. Officer trainees who successfully complete their one-year probationary status become patrol officers and earn a salary of $28.84 per hour.
LCPD also offers generous hiring incentives for cadets with a three-year commitment. The incentives are non-stackable:
- $11,000 for each cadet.
- $15,000 for an associate degree.
- $20,000 for bachelor’s degree or four years of honorable military service or retirement from military.
- $25,000 for bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or criminology.
- $30,000 for master’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or criminology.
Some recruits who live outside of Las Cruces may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.
Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens, at least 19 years old when application is submitted, have at least a high school diploma and no felony convictions.
Prospective candidates can learn more about the academy by visiting LCPD’s Recruitment Page. Those interested can text “JoinLCPD” to 5753766817 to speak with a recruiter.
The Las Cruces Police Department is allocated 220 commissioned officers. The department currently employs 183 officers.
More information and applications can be found online.
Las Cruces Fire Department
Are you passionate about helping others and serving your community? Are you dedicated to teamwork?
Then join our team, the Las Cruces Fire Department is currently accepting applications for new team members.
Ready to take the first step? Tap the link on our homepage or Text JOINLCFD to 575-219-4942 to apply today!
LCFD Accepting Applications for Fire Cadets
The Las Cruces Fire Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy that’s set to begin in February 2025.
The fire academy will begin Feb. 24, 2025. If enough qualified applicants are received, the pool of candidates may be used to fill a second fire academy that’s tentatively set to begin in July 2025. Each fire academy could have as many as 20 Fire Cadets in each class.
Applicants are required to submit an application electronically through the City’s website. Successful applicants are also required to pass a written examination, an acrophobia test, background investigation, medical examination and physical ability test.
Fire Cadets learn fire suppression techniques, emergency medical services, hazardous material response and vehicle extrication techniques amongst other critical lessons required to be a successful firefighter.
A more complete list of qualifications, duties and responsibilities is available on the job announcement for Fire Cadet on the City’s website. Salary for full-time Fire Cadets is equivalent to $45,136 annually while in the academy.
Graduates of LCFD’s fire academy progress to full-time, regular position firefighters at one of eight Las Cruces fire stations. Construction on the City’s ninth fire station is set to begin in September.
Applications are being accepted through Oct. 20, 2024.
For further information, contact the Las Cruces Fire Academy at (575) 528-4250 or email fd-hiring@lascruces.gov.
