What Santa Barbara PD pays
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$147,031
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.
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for certified laterals.
Hiring Bonus up to $20,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Santa Barbara PD
Police Officer - Entry
Santa Barbara, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$120,963startingPolice Officer - Academy Graduate
Santa Barbara, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$120,963startingPolice Officer - Lateral
Santa Barbara, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$120,963starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How Santa Barbara PD compares nearby
All 11 Santa Maria Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Barbara | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara PD | Hiring | $120,963 | — | $20,000 | |
| Buellton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carpinteria PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lompoc PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Solvang PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santa Barbara County Sheriff | Hiring | $83,622 | −$37,341 | None |
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