What Hemet PD pays
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$119,652
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 8 of 21 Inland Empire departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$60,000 for certified laterals.
Police Officer-Lateral - HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLEJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hemet PD
Police Officer (Lateral) - $60K HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLE
Hemet, CAOpen$60,000 bonus$89,280startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Hemet, CAOpen$89,280startingPOLICE RESERVE OFFICER - LEVEL II
Hemet, CAOpenNot publishedPolice Reserve Officer - Level I
Hemet, CAOpenNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of state applicants must have achieved a California POST Basic Course Waiver.
- Schedulemixed 3/12 and 4/10 shifts
- Take-home carYes
How Hemet PD compares nearby
All 65 Inland Empire agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Hemet PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hemet | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet PD | Hiring | $89,280 | — | $60,000 | |
| San Jacinto PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Beaumont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Perris PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Canyon Lake PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Murrieta PD | Closes in 5 days | $107,162 | +$17,882 | None |
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