What Bend PD pays
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$120,822
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 1 of 4 Bend Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, $5,000.00 to be paid in lump sum during normal payroll cycle; $5,000.00 upon successful completion of probationary period, to be paid in a lump sum during the normal payroll cycle.
$10,000.00 Hiring IncentiveJob posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Bend PD
Police Officer - Lateral
Bend, ORContinuous$10,000 bonus$86,432startingPolice Officer - Entry Level
Bend, ORCloses in 14 days$86,432starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Also offered40 hours of sick leave, available to use immediately with no waiting period · 40 hours of vacation leave, available to use immediately with no waiting period · Moving expenses reimbursement (up to $3,000) · Supplied uniform and gear including vest · Educational Reimbursements · Language Fluency: Qualify for a $2.00 per hour increase
- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedule11.25-hour schedule that is four (4) working days followed by four (4) days off
- EducationSome college
How Bend PD compares nearby
All 9 Bend Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bend | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend PD | Closes in 14 days | $86,435 | — | $10,000 | |
| Deschutes County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Black Butte PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Redmond PD | Hiring | $79,056 | −$7,379 | None | |
| Sunriver PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Crook County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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