What Signal Hill PD pays
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$124,939
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 23 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Signal Hill PD
POLICE RECRUIT
Signal Hill, CACloses Oct 29, 2026$86,023startingPOLICE OFFICER (LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE)
Signal Hill, CACloses Oct 29, 2026$97,893starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of State Applicants: Employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from P.O.S.T.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Signal Hill PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Signal Hill PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Signal Hill | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill PD | Hiring | $95,041 | — | None | |
| Los Alamitos PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| La Palma PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Torrance PD | Hiring | $87,360 | −$7,681 | $20,000 | |
| Westminster PD | Hiring | $68,412 | −$26,629 | $10,000 | |
| Buena Park PD | Hiring | $109,803 | +$14,762 | $12,000 |
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