What Fairfield PD pays
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$129,241
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 6 of 7 Vallejo Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for new and lateral officers, $5,000 (at time of hire), $5,000 (after probation completion), $5,000 (completion of 2nd yr of service), $5,000 (completion of 3rd yr of service).
Hiring Incentive - $20,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Fairfield PD
Police Officer- Lateral & Academy Graduate
Fairfield, CAOpen$20,000 bonus$104,339startingPolice Officer Trainee
Fairfield, CAOpen$84,656startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Fairfield, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer Trainee
Fairfield, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer (Academy Graduate)
Fairfield, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsA minimum of one (1) year employment as a full-time paid Peace Officer with a P.O.S.T. approved California law enforcement agency is required.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedule12-hour rotational shift
- Take-home carYes
- PensionCalPERS, Class PERS members retain 3% at 50 formula
- EducationAssociate degree
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How Fairfield PD compares nearby
All 9 Vallejo Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Fairfield PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Fairfield | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield PD | Hiring | $84,656 | — | $20,000 | |
| Suisun City PD | Hiring | $101,275 | +$16,619 | None | |
| Vallejo PD | Hiring | $66,560 | −$18,096 | None | |
| Solano County Sheriff | Hiring | $114,444 | +$29,788 | None | |
| Vacaville PD | Hiring | $107,078 | +$22,422 | $20,000 | |
| American Canyon PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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