Join Our Team!

The City of Lovington is a team of individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to the citizens of our community.  We place high value on service delivery and emphasize teamwork, discipline, and compassion.

Employment Opportunities
Please click on each job title to download a job description.


​General Employment Application
N.M. Certified Officer
Water - General Maintenance
Wastewater- General Maintenance
Animal Protection Services - Animal Protection Officer

Administrative Assistant - City Hall
Three Police Officers Certified or Non-Certified
Officer Application
Senior Citizen Center Clerk
Deputy City Clerk/HR
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​Please send applications to or contact:
Email - [email protected] 
Fax - 575-396-6328
City Hall - 214 S. Love Street


City Benefits

Leave Accruals
  • Sick leave is accrued at 8 hours per month, after 90 days of employment, and may be taken when accrued.  After 5 years and 3 months of employment, any accrual of sick leave over 480 hours is paid to the employee.
  • Annual leave is accrued at 6.40 hours per month for 1-5 years of employment, 10 hours per month for 6-9  years of employment, and 13.20 hours per month for employment over ten years.  This leave is accrued from date of employment, but there are restrictions on how much leave may be taken during the first  year.  Additionally, each employee has two floating holidays per year that he or she may take at their discretion.

Major Medical Insurance
  • The City offers comprehensive major medical insurance to all employees and their family members, absorbing 90% of the cost.

Dental Insurance
  • The City offers comprehensive dental insurance to all employees, absorbing 50% of the cost.  Dependent  coverage, if desired, is the responsibility of the employee.

Life Insurance
  • The City provides life insurance (tiered to salary) for all employees: $40,000 or $25,000, depending on salary.

Retirement
  • PERA for employees

The City of Lovington is an Equal Opportunity Employer