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University of California: Berkeley
What University of California: Berkeley pays
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$180,305
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 20 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$12,000 for new officers.
$12,000 Hiring Bonus!Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at University of California: Berkeley
Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)
CAContinuous$12,000 bonus$109,891starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsBe a sworn peace officer in the State of California within the previous three years, hold a valid California POST Basic Police Academy certificate or hold a valid California POST Basic Course Waiver (Lateral or Academy Graduate)
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Scheduleevening, night and weekend shifts
- Pension3% at 50 Retirement Plan
How University of California: Berkeley compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than University of California: Berkeley.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs University of California: Berkeley | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California: Berkeley | Hiring | $109,891 | — | $12,000 | |
| Emeryville PD | Hiring | $82,212 | −$27,679 | None | |
| Pleasanton PD | Hiring | $126,152 | +$16,261 | None | |
| San Leandro PD | Hiring | $91,011 | −$18,880 | None | |
| Fremont PD | Hiring | $126,525 | +$16,634 | None | |
| Union City PD | Hiring | $116,314 | +$6,423 | None |
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