What Watsonville PD pays
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$145,558
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.
Open jobs at Watsonville PD
Police Officer (Temporary/Hourly)
Watsonville, CAContinuous$52.22/hrstartingPolice Officer - Trainee & Lateral
Watsonville, CAOpen$100,256starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsLateral Sworn Police Officers must currently be employed as a full-time CA Police Officer with another LE agency and have successfully completed a POST Certified Patrol Field Training Program and probationary period.
How Watsonville PD compares nearby
All 6 Santa Cruz Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Watsonville PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Watsonville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville PD | Hiring | $100,256 | — | None | |
| Santa Cruz County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Scotts Valley PD | Hiring | $101,280 | +$1,024 | None | |
| Santa Cruz PD | Hiring | $86,772 | −$13,484 | $20,000 | |
| Capitola PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Monte Sereno PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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