Lateral Police Officer

5 Police Officers
Job Status: 
Open - open and accepting applications

Annual Salary: $69,180 - $88,296

One-time Lateral* Sign-on Bonus of $40,000 plus a one-time credit of 80 hours of vacation time and 80 hours of sick leave hours, credited into leave bank. 


$15,000 paid at time of hire, $15,000 paid at successful completion of probationary period, and $10,000 upon subsequent successful annual review.

*Lateral applicant is defined as having previous or current sworn police officer experience, no less than one year. 

How to Apply:

Submit the following items to: Town of Paradise, ATTN: Police Officer, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 or salvies@townofparadise.com

  • Town of Paradise Employment Application (below)
  • Cover Letter
  • Current Resume
  • DMV Driver's History Report

All documents must be provided to be forwarded for review


incentives:

Career/educational pay, shift differential, longevity, special assignments, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance, holiday pay, and gym reimbursement. 

benefits: 

PERS Retirement Plan (2.7% @ 57 for new member or 3% @ 55 for classic member)

Retiree Medical (tiered vesting schedule)

Sick Leave 96 hrs./yr. 

Vacation Leave - Starts at 80 hrs./yr. plus seniority

PERS Medical Plan, MetLife Dental, Superior Vision (Some employee cost sharing applies)

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Life Insurance 

12 hour shifts