What Ceres PD pays
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$94,104
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 2 of 4 Modesto Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Ceres PD
Police Officer
Ceres, CAContinuous$6,146starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsPost Certified, currently employed at lest one year as a sworn peace officer, possess a basic Post certificate. Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility or certificate from California Peace Officer Standard and Training under SB2.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Ceres PD compares nearby
All 11 Modesto Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Ceres PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Ceres | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres PD | Hiring | $73,752 | — | None | |
| Stanislaus County Sheriff | Hiring | $54,954 | −$18,798 | None | |
| Hughson PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Newman PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Turlock PD | Hiring | $96,564 | +$22,812 | $15,000 | |
| Waterford PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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