Police Officer - Lateral **$20,000 Hiring Incentive**

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Vacaville, California 95688 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Police Officer

    WORK. LIVE. SERVE. VISIT JOINVACAVILLEPD.COM!

    Applicants must be current sworn police officers or qualifying former police officers. Police Officer Salary: $122,236 -$175,178/year. Minimum includes 5.38% holiday pay and a $1,800 uniform allowance. Maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday pay, BA degree pay, Senior Officer III pay and bilingual pay.

    Additional Compensation and Other Benefits:

    • Hiring Incentive - $20,000
    • Holiday Pay - 5.38%
    • Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree/5% for Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% (depends on qualifications)
    • Bilingual Premium - 2.5%
    • Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year
    • Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year
    • Graveyard Shift Differential - $520/month
    • Take-home Vehicle Program
    • Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
    • Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System

    The City of Vacaville is recruiting motivated, professional Police Officers committed to public safety, crime prevention and service to a diverse community. This position is responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws. The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our diverse and growing community. With over 175 full-time employees, including 116 sworn positions, we offer opportunities across Patrol, K-9, Investigations, Narcotics, Crime Suppression, Tactical Operations, Traffic Enforcement and Family Services. At the Vacaville Police Department, we are driven by integrity, professionalism, teamwork and strong connections with the community we serve.

    For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at CityofVacaville.gov/Jobs.

  • Job Description

    Police Officer

    WORK. LIVE. SERVE. VISIT JOINVACAVILLEPD.COM!

    Applicants must be current sworn police officers or qualifying former police officers. Police Officer Salary: $122,236 -$175,178/year. Minimum includes 5.38% holiday pay and a $1,800 uniform allowance. Maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday pay, BA degree pay, Senior Officer III pay and bilingual pay.

    Additional Compensation and Other Benefits:

    • Hiring Incentive - $20,000
    • Holiday Pay - 5.38%
    • Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree/5% for Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% (depends on qualifications)
    • Bilingual Premium - 2.5%
    • Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year
    • Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year
    • Graveyard Shift Differential - $520/month
    • Take-home Vehicle Program
    • Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
    • Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System

    The City of Vacaville is recruiting motivated, professional Police Officers committed to public safety, crime prevention and service to a diverse community. This position is responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws. The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our diverse and growing community. With over 175 full-time employees, including 116 sworn positions, we offer opportunities across Patrol, K-9, Investigations, Narcotics, Crime Suppression, Tactical Operations, Traffic Enforcement and Family Services. At the Vacaville Police Department, we are driven by integrity, professionalism, teamwork and strong connections with the community we serve.

    For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at CityofVacaville.gov/Jobs.

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