What Paradise PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$99,299
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$77,813
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$40,000 for certified laterals, $15,000 paid at time of hire, $15,000 paid at successful completion of probationary period, and $10,000 upon subsequent successful annual review..
One-time Lateral* Sign-on Bonus of $40,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Paradise PD
Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
Paradise, CAContinuous$5,000 bonus$37startingPolice Officer Trainee
Paradise, CAContinuous$32startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Paradise, CAContinuous$40,000 bonus$37starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Certification required to applyYes
- Schedule12 hour shifts
- PensionPERS 2.7% @ 57 for new member or 3% @ 55 for classic member
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral terms*Lateral applicant is defined as having previous or current sworn police officer experience, no less than one year.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Paradise PD compares nearby
All 7 Chico Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Paradise PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Paradise | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise PD | Hiring | $67,101 | — | $40,000 | |
| Butte County Sheriff | Hiring | $85,509 | +$18,408 | None | |
| Chico PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Oroville PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Biggs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Gridley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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