What Chula Vista PD pays
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$141,491
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 1 of 8 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers.
Newly-hired employees in this position may receive up to $5,000 relocation allowance for expenses incurred for the relocation of the employee and their immediate family to San Diego County.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Chula Vista PD
Police Recruit
Chula Vista, CAClosed$5,000 bonus$6,599/mostartingPeace Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled)
Chula Vista, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$8,799/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Chula Vista PD compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Chula Vista | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista PD | Hiring | $105,576 | — | $5,000 | |
| Oceanside PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santee PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| San Diego County Sheriff | Hiring | $78,707 | −$26,869 | $20,000 | |
| Poway PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| El Cajon PD | Closes in 12 days | $80,183 | −$25,393 | None |
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