What La Habra PD pays
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$130,042
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 9 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for certified laterals, $10,000.00 at the time of hire and $10,000.00 after successful completion of the Field Training Program and Probationary Period.
New Lateral Police Officers hired by the City on or after July 1, 2026, are eligible for a signing bonus of $20,000, paid in two installments.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at La Habra PD
Police Officer - Lateral Entry
La Habra, CAOpen$20,000 bonus$99,674startingPolice Officer - Academy Trained
La Habra, CAOpen$99,684starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Schedule3/12.5 work week schedule or 4/10 work week schedule for Special Assignment
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How La Habra PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than La Habra PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs La Habra | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Habra PD | Hiring | $99,674 | — | $20,000 | |
| Brea PD | Hiring | $99,502 | −$172 | None | |
| Yorba Linda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fullerton PD | Hiring | $92,803 | −$6,871 | None | |
| Buena Park PD | Hiring | $109,803 | +$10,129 | $12,000 | |
| Santa Fe Springs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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