What Lincoln City PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$100,901
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$75,275
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals, $12,500 paid at hire date, $12,500 paid upon completion of Field Training (FTEP).
Hiring Bonus of $25,000--$12,500 paid at hire date, $12,500 paid upon completion of Field Training (FTEP)Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Lincoln City PD
Police Officer-New Recruit
Lincoln City, ORCloses Nov 17, 2026$34.80/hrstartingPolice Officer-Lateral Hire
Lincoln City, ORCloses Nov 17, 2026$25,000 bonus$36.19/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsLateral transfers must meet all entry-level requirements and must have at least completed the Oregon DPSST Academy, or another state's equivalent of the Oregon Academy, and have successfully completed a probationary period of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction immediately prior to application.
- Schedulerotating shifts including holiday and weekend assignments
- PensionPublic Employee Retirement System
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required5 years
How Lincoln City PD compares nearby
All Oregon departments1 nearby department starts higher than Lincoln City PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lincoln City | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City PD | Hiring | $72,384 | — | $25,000 | |
| Toledo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lincoln County Sheriff | Hiring | $70,824 | −$1,560 | None | |
| Newport PD | Hiring | $71,904 | −$480 | $5,000 | |
| Corvallis PD | Hiring | $80,330 | +$7,946 | None | |
| Philomath PD | Hiring | $66,810 | −$5,574 | None |
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