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Sep 21, 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...

Sep 21, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Lateral Transfer- Santa Ana

$110,052 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....

Sep 15, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Lateral Azusa

$101,489 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...

Sep 15, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral) Pasadena

$110,284 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...

Sep 15, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral)- Paso Robles

$41.16 - $58.53 hourly

Paso Robles Police Department Paso Robles, CA

Police Officer (Lateral) Salary $46.16 - $58.53 Hourly 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 officer, candidates must meet ALL...

Sep 10, 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...

Sep 04, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral) Chino

$100,005 yearly

Chino Police Department Chino, CA

WERE' HIRING POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVE Up to $10,000 $5,000 upon new hire $5,000 upon successful completion of probation SALARY & BENEFITS $8,333.75 - $10,128.00 Monthly Plus, eligible pay incentives Excellent Benefits $2,599 monthly benefit bank for health insurance City contributions to: 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Health Savings Plan The Chino Police Department is seeking experienced, highly motivated, service-oriented sworn law enforcement professionals to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. As a L ateral Police Officer, you will join a department dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and providing exceptional public safety services to those who live, work, and play in the City of Chino. Qualified applicants may be invited to...

Sep 03, 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,...

Sep 01, 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...

Sep 01, 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...

Aug 31, 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...

Aug 27, 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...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Lateral Rialto

$7,286 monthly

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...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral)

$102,773 - $131,167 yearly

City of Vallejo Vallejo, CA

Description 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 Police Officer (Lateral) works under general supervision and in all conditions, performing a variety of law enforcement duties that involve protecting life and property; enforcing laws and ordinances; conducting criminal investigations, crime prevention and suppression; preserving the public peace; performing special assignments in the protection of life and property; and related work as...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Police Officer - Lateral

$95,243 - $133,994 yearly

City of Anaheim Anaheim, CA

Description The City of Anaheim is seeking experienced Police Officers to join the Anaheim Police Department for patrol assignments. The mission of the Anaheim Police Department is to maintain order, protect our community, and prevent crime by delivering prompt, professional and high-quality police service. As a valued member of our department, you will demonstrate the values of the organization while providing service to the public through community policing and collaborative problem solving. Bilingual Pay : 2.5%, 5%, or 7.5%, depending upon level of ability and approval from the Chief of Police. POST Certificate Salary Ranges : Basic: $95,243.20 - $133,993.60 Annual Intermediate: $115,481.60 - $147,388.80 Annual Advanced: $118,102.40 - $150,737.60 Annual The City of Anaheim also offers its employees: Residence Incentive Program Tuition Assistance Program Computer Loan Program For more information about the...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Police Officer - Lateral Selma City

$74,534 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...

Aug 22, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Lateral (Fresno)

$89,412 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...

Jul 27, 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...

Sep 21, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Lateral Covina

$96,177 yearly

Covina Police Department Covina, CA

Hiring Incentive - 3 Installment Payments $10,000 paid upon completion of the fifth full pay period $10,000 paid upon successful completion of field training program $10,000 paid upon successful completion of probationary period Description: Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following) Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints...

Sep 18, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service) - San Bernardino

$100,652 yearly

San Bernardino Police Department San Bernardino, CA

Job Summary San Bernardino Police Officers enjoy a variety of different duty assignments and work experiences that may not be available at other agencies. With highly competitive pay, expanded career opportunities, and the chance for upward mobility, lateral officers find the San Bernardino Police Department to be a great choice. For Police Academy Graduates, San Bernardino offers the additional training and experience needed to start a career in law enforcement. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: A high school or G.E.D. equivalent Must be at least 21 years of age. Successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course or a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver. Verification of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be submitted with application. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class...

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