What Placentia PD pays
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$111,760
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 50 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Placentia PD
Police Officer (Lateral)
Police Station, CAContinuous$90,557startingPolice Academy Graduate
Police Station, CAContinuous$90,557startingPolice Academy Trainee (Academy Enrolled)
Police Station, CAContinuous$86,030startingPolice Officer - Lateral and Academy Graduate
Placentia, CAContinuous$5,112/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Placentia PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Placentia PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Placentia | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placentia PD | Hiring | $61,343 | — | None | |
| Brea PD | Hiring | $99,502 | +$38,159 | None | |
| Yorba Linda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fullerton PD | Hiring | $92,803 | +$31,460 | None | |
| Orange PD | Hiring | $74,940 | +$13,597 | $10,000 | |
| La Habra PD | Hiring | $99,674 | +$38,331 | $20,000 |
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