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Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral)- Fremont
$133,389 - $162,171 yearly
Fremont Police Department Fremont, CA
The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of  Police Officer (Lateral) .   VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE  Recruitment Process Step 1: Apply Step 2: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) Step 3: Management Panel Interview Step 4: Polygraph Step 5: Background Step 6: Executive Panel Interview Step 7: Conditional Offer (Final job offer is dependent on the Medical and Psychological evaluations)   Hiring Bonus Up to 10 Lateral Police Officers hired into the classification of Police Officer for the City of Fremont will qualify for a new hire bonus of up to $100,000.  $10,000:  Paid on the first paycheck following the Police Officer’s hire with the City of Fremont. $10,000:  Paid upon completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. $15,000:  Paid upon successful completion of probation. $15,000:  Paid upon one (1) full year following...
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
POLICE OFFICER - lateral or academy graduate- Colton
$91,026 - $110,643 yearly
Colton Police Department Colton, CA
Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate Salary $91,026.62 - $110,643.10 Annually Location  Colton, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 24/25-00062 Department Police Department Opening Date 01/21/2025   Description Benefits Questions Definition   Come join our amazing team!  Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  **PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & HIRING BONUS LANGUAGE.**   $15,000 HIRING BONUS & how it works.  Colton is exciting to offer a Hiring Bonus to all new hire Police Officers.  Here's how it works. - $2,500 at the time of hire - $2,500 at the completion of FTO and six (6) months - $5,000 after completion of...
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Vernon
$115,273 yearly
City of Vernon Police Vernon, CA
 POLICE OFFICER LATERAL  MONTHLY SALARY: $7,597 - $9,234 PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE   THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE  VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT   TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.  THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR RECENT CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES  OR  CURRENT CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICERS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE .   SUMMARY:   Under basic supervision, provides swift, professional, responsive, and courteous police services for the Vernon Police Department (VPD); responds to calls for service, enforces laws and ordinances, and maintains peace and safety in the community; basic duties include patrol, interventions, investigations, and traffic regulation. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :   Police Officer  is the experienced sworn public safety designation; working under basic supervision,...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral) - Vallejo
$102,773 - $131,167 yearly
City of Vallejo Vallejo, CA
Salary $102,773.01 - $131,167.09 Annually Location  Vallejo Police Department, CA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 26-YB-03 Department Police Opening Date 01/02/2026 Closing Date 6/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY Thank you for your interest in a career with the Vallejo Police Department!   The Vallejo Police Department is committed to hiring Police Officers who embody professionalism, are dedicated to providing superior service to the community, and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. THE POSITION This recruitment is a continuous recruitment and will be closed when a viable candidate pool has been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration. The...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Rialto
$84,888 yearly
Rialto Police Department Rialto, CA
Top Step Officer with Maximum Incentives: $134,280 Annually This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice.   The City of Rialto is seeking to fill a Police Officer (Lateral) vacancy within the Police Department. The Rialto Police Department is dedicated to selecting those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality.  Under direct supervision, a Police Officer will perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, crime prevention and suppression; perform assignments in specialized areas including; motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented policing, and related program areas.  Additionally, a Police Officer will perform a variety of duties relative to an assigned area responsibility.  The ideal...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
POLICE OFFICER LATERAL - Riverside
$100,980 - $128,843 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
THE RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER LATERAL. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES WITHIN THIS CLASSIFICATION. The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to selecting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Police Officers under direct supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; display an awareness of, and empathy towards all persons who they come into contact with; and perform related duties as required. Additional Pay Incentives: 3% Bilingual Pay 1.5% Motor Pay & 1.5% Collateral SWAT, Sniper, Hostage Negotiator Pay Lateral Officers may be eligible to retain their current PERS...
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Lateral Selma City
$70,858 monthly
Selma Police Department Selma, CA
Description Thank you for your interest in our  Police Officer   (Lateral)  position.  The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California’s Central Valley.  The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens.  W e are building Selma into a place of Prosperity, Unity and Strength. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills.   Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application. This is a "continuous recruitment" which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis. When applicants pass the interview phase, their name will be placed on our Continuous Police Officer (Lateral) eligibility list. As...
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral)- Modesto, CA
$94,266 - $120,307 yearly
Modesto Police Department Modesto, CA
Police Officer (Lateral) Salary $94,265.60 - $120,307.20 Annually Location  Police Department - 600 10th Street Modesto, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 02695 Department Modesto Police Department Opening Date 08/17/2020 Bargaining Unit MPOA   Description Benefits Questions THE POSITION   Looking to advance your career in law enforcement? The Modesto Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers. Join our team today!      The Police Officer is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced)- Oceanside
$88,584 - $120,372 yearly
Oceanside Police Department Oceanside, CA
Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced) Salary $88,584.00 - $120,372.00 Annually Location  City of Oceanside, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-10 Department Police Opening Date 07/18/2024 Closing Date Continuous   Description Benefits Questions Introduction   THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Police Officer - Lateral. This position will be assigned to the Patrol Division. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must be currently employed as a Peace/Police Officer and possess a California Basic POST certificate  OR...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)- Escondido
$95,698 - $128,606 yearly
Escondido Police Department Escondido, CA
Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) Salary $95,968.08 - $128,606.52 Annually Location  City of Escondido, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 03597 Department Police Opening Date 04/28/2025 Closing Date 8/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions Summary   Testing Dates: Physical Agility/PIQ:  Saturday, August 16, 2025 Oral Interviews: Monday, August 25, 2025 If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of an Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) in our Police Department. For a complete listing of job...
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Transfer- Santa Ana
$105,816 - $128,628 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Salary listed does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay.  For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles V & VI of the  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)  Memorandum of Understanding  for more information. Police Officer-Lateral Transfers are trained and experienced police professionals who can assume the full range of policing duties after a brief orientation.  Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents....
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral (Fresno)
$88,524 monthly
City of Fresno Fresno, CA
Position Description FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Fresno will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.) The Fresno Police Department is looking for experienced officers who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency. The selected candidate will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service and a demonstrated history of achievement in law enforcement. Fresno Police Officers perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property.  Work normally consists of performing law enforcement duties according to department rules and regulations. Incumbents receive general and special instructions and must be able to act without supervision. The Requirements...
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral) Pasadena
$106,813 yearly
Pasadena Police Department Pasadena, CA
LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY!! Come join our team!  Lateral Police Officers who are hired by the City receive a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon successful completion of one month of work as a Pasadena Police Officer.  Subsequent incentive pays include a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon the successful completion of six months of work as a Pasadena Police Officer and $3,000 upon the successful completion of the probationary period. Lateral Police Officers also receive an initial bank of forty (40) hours of sick leave. The Pasadena Police Department is looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by...
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Azusa
$97,585 yearly
Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA
Eligible for $15,000 Bonus! SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION $45.55 - $58.13 Hourly $7,895.29  - $10,076.61 Monthly $94,743.48 - $120.919.32 Annually $1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay & so much more! To be considered as a Police Officer Lateral, applicants must be actively employed by another POST-certified agency in order to transfer. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met.  You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.  The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME POST...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral) - Tulare, CA
$80,336 - $97,650 yearly
City of Tulare Tulare, CA
Position Description   RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW   Thank you for your interest in becoming a Police Officer with our department.   We are currently recruiting Lateral Police Officers. To be considered, applicants must possess a valid "Basic" certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).   This is a "continuous recruitment" which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis. When applicants pass the interview phase, their name will be placed on our Continuous Police Officer (Lateral) eligibility list. As candidates are added to the list, the rank order of candidates on the list, may change. Applicants may apply and interview only one time during a six-month period.   To be eligible for this recruitment opportunity you must at the time of application, possess a Basic POST certificate and be currently working or recently employed as, a...
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral)- Paso Robles
$96,009 - $121,736 yearly
Paso Robles Police Department Paso Robles, CA
Police Officer (Lateral) Salary $96,009.16 - $121,736.68 Annually Location  Paso Robles, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 24/25-08 Department Police Opening Date 10/16/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit POA   Description Benefits Questions Description     Hiring Incentive Program!   Lateral officers are eligible for a hiring incentive of up to  $20,000 , a housing assistance loan of up to  $60,000 , a moving allowance of up to  $10,000 , additional vacation leave, and vacation accrual rate enhancement!   This recruitment is for lateral police officers. To be considered a lateral...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral) Hayward
$138,964 yearly
Hayward Police Department Hayward, CA
Laterals may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $20,000 disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer.   The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public. ABOUT HAYWARD Hayward has been routinely billed as one of the most diverse cities in the state of California. We're proud of that. We thrive on the vibrant mix of cultures and customs that...
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Lateral and Academy Graduate) East Bay
$110,344 yearly
East Bay Regional Park District Castro Valley, CA
The Position The East Bay Regional Park District's Police Department serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes 73 different parks over a 1,750 square mile area covering all of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We are a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 71 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, K-9, Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles), Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 9-1-1 Communications Center. Looking to continue your career in an organization that values your work and professional development endeavors? Apply to join the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department today! What You'll Be Doing:   Under general supervision, but often operating independently, you'll serve as a peace officer and perform a wide variety of police services and public assistance. You'll also perform related duties in accordance...
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Lateral & Academy Graduate Roseville
$47.41 - $60.45 hourly
City of Roseville Roseville, CA
Roseville Police Department is 70% lateral officers. We know what it’s like to make that change. By making the move to RPD, you’ll enjoy an expedited hiring and field training process, strong community support, high standards, team comradery, a variety of growth opportunities, an on-duty workout program, and 3% at 50 for Classic PERS members.   Outside of the Police Department, the City of Roseville is a thriving community, consistently rated one of the best and safest places to live in California and the nation. With a median home price of $536,000, top-rated schools, community owned utilities and world class recreation, it’s the perfect place for you and your family to call home. Examples of Duties For a detailed and complete job description, click  HERE . Minimum Qualifications For a detailed and complete job description, click  HERE . Experience : Employment as a sworn Police Officer with a California P.O.S.T....
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
POLICE OFFICER LATERAL Torrance
$8,229 monthly
Torrance Police Department Torrance, CA
For more information go to:  www.TorranceCA.Gov/TPDRecruitment   The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.   The  Torrance Police Department   has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years.  Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks among the   safest  cities in the nation!  Joining the  Torrance Police Department  will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents. The members of the  Torrance Police Department  are wholeheartedly committed...