What Vacaville PD pays
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$175,178
Posting · verified Oct 15, 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 2 of 7 Vallejo Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for new officers.
Hiring Incentive - $20,000Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Vacaville PD
Police Officer - Academy Graduate **$20,000 Hiring Incentive**
Vacaville, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$107,079startingPolice Officer - Lateral **$20,000 Hiring Incentive**
Vacaville, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$122,237startingPolice Officer - Academy Graduate
Vacaville, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$107,079starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- Take-home carYes
- PensionCalPERS Retirement System
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut-of-state Peace Officers applying for this position must provide proof of successful completion of the Basic POST Course Waiver process with their application.
- Also offeredEducational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree & 5% for Bachelor's Degree · Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% · Bilingual Premium - 2.5% · Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year · Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year · Take-home vehicle program
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Vacaville PD compares nearby
All 9 Vallejo Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Vacaville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville PD | Hiring | $107,078 | — | $20,000 | |
| Vallejo PD | Hiring | $66,560 | −$40,518 | None | |
| Solano County Sheriff | Hiring | $80,704 | −$26,374 | None | |
| Fairfield PD | Hiring | $84,656 | −$22,422 | $20,000 | |
| Suisun City PD | Hiring | $101,275 | −$5,803 | None | |
| Dixon PD | Hiring | $100,831 | −$6,247 | $30,000 |
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