What Scotts Valley PD pays
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$135,732
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$101,280
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Scotts Valley PD
Reserve Officer
Scotts Valley, CAOpenNot publishedPolice Officer - Lateral
Scotts Valley, CAContinuous$101,280starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Schedule12 hour / 3-4 day work schedule
- PensionPERS: Classic 3.0% @ 50 or PEPRA 2.7% @ 57
How Scotts Valley PD compares nearby
All 6 Santa Cruz Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Scotts Valley | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley PD | Hiring | $101,280 | — | None | |
| Watsonville PD | Hiring | $100,256 | −$1,024 | None | |
| Santa Cruz County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santa Cruz PD | Hiring | $86,772 | −$14,508 | $20,000 | |
| Capitola PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Monte Sereno PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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