What Taft PD pays
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$71,812
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 4 of 5 Bakersfield Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new and lateral officers.
**SIGN-ON BONUS: UP TO $5,000 DOE**Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Taft PD
Police Officer - Lateral & Entry Level
Taft, CAContinuous$5,000 bonus$2,164starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral termsMust have successfully completed the California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or have successfully passed the Recertification Test.
- Schedulerotating shifts
- PensionCalPERS capped at 7%
How Taft PD compares nearby
All 15 Bakersfield Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Taft PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Taft | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft PD | Hiring | $56,264 | — | $5,000 | |
| Shafter PD | Hiring | Not published | — | $5,000 | |
| Kern County Sheriff | Hiring | $49,558 | −$6,706 | $25,000 | |
| McFarland PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Arvin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bakersfield PD | Hiring | $74,152 | +$17,888 | None |
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