What South Lake Tahoe PD pays
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$108,722
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 9 of 14 Sacramento Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at South Lake Tahoe PD
Police Officer (Lateral/Pre-Trained)
South Lake Tahoe, CAContinuous$89,794starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral termsCandidates who are currently employed as a full time law enforcement officer having at least one (1) year tenure with an out-of-state law enforcement agency (agency other than a California agency), and having successfully completed an out-of-state P.O.S.T basic academy or a California P.O.S.T basic academy, and, have completed or at the time of application for this recruitment have enrolled in a California P.O.S.T Waiver Course Process.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedule3/12
- PensionCalPERS varies with Classic or PEPRA member
How South Lake Tahoe PD compares nearby
All 27 Sacramento Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than South Lake Tahoe PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs South Lake Tahoe | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe PD | Hiring | $89,794 | — | None | |
| Alpine County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| El Dorado County Sheriff | Hiring | $90,605 | +$811 | $6,000 | |
| Placer County Sheriff | Hiring | $78,977 | −$10,817 | None | |
| Placerville PD | Hiring | $82,280 | −$7,514 | None | |
| Truckee PD | Hiring | $108,826 | +$19,032 | None |
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