What West Valley PD pays
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$100,984
Posting · verified Oct 5, 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 4 Salt Lake Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals.
Receive a $5,000 bonus and 80 hours of Paid Time OffJob posting · verified Oct 5, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at West Valley PD
Police Officer – Certified Lateral Entry
West Valley City, UTOpen$5,000 bonus$35starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral terms1 for 1 service credit for previous law enforcement experience up to 10 years including Corrections time and qualifying Military Police experience
- ScheduleDays, afternoons, or graveyards (assigned shift)
- PensionUtah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)
How West Valley PD compares nearby
All 24 Salt Lake Valley agencies1 nearby department starts higher than West Valley PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs West Valley | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley PD | Hiring | $73,050 | — | $5,000 | |
| Alta PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cottonwood Heights PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Murray PD | Hiring | $71,261 | −$1,789 | None | |
| Riverton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Salt Lake City PD | Hiring | $76,315 | +$3,265 | None |
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