Police officer · Posted Oct 1, 2026

Police Officer

Pay
$98,709
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Out-of-state OKLateral Entry: Must meet the general requirements above and be a graduate of a P.O.S.T. approved academy or have a P.O.S.T. basic certificate.

Also offered

Money and perks the posting mentions that are not a hiring bonus.
  • Education Incentive Pay and Education Reimbursement
  • Bilingual Pay and Longevity Pay
  • Special Assignment Pay Opportunities

In the posting's words

The sentences our figures come from.$98,709.24 - $114,431.28 Annually$98,709.24 - $114,431.28 Annually$98,709.24 - $114,431.28 AnnuallyBe at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.Be a high school graduate, or GED equivalent.Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification.Lateral Entry: Must meet the general requirements above and be a graduate of a P.O.S.T. approved academy or have a P.O.S.T. basic certificate.Lateral Entry: Must meet the general requirements above and be a graduate of a P.O.S.T. approved academy or have a P.O.S.T. basic certificate.Education Incentive Pay and Education ReimbursementBilingual Pay and Longevity PaySpecial Assignment Pay OpportunitiesTHIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

The posting

From ca post · read Oct 8, 2026 · original
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If you have technical problems with your online account, you can call GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. For questions about a job posting or special assistance, please call Human Resources at 510-799-8214 or email hr@ci.hercules.ca.us. If you would like to receive email notifications for future job announcements, please go to the Job Interest Notifications section under menu. For the next 12 months after you subscribe, you will receive an email notification each time a position opens with the City of Hercules, CA whose category matches one of the categories you have chosen. The City of Hercules supports workforce diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MORE Search View toggle Sort Filter 3 jobs found Showing 1-3 of 3 jobs Police Officer - Lateral/Academy Graduate Hercules, CA Full-time, Benefited - $117,145.60 - $135,803.20 Annually Category: Public Safety / Law Enforcement Department: Police Serve. Protect. Make a Real Difference. 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Posted 1 week ago | Continuous JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026 police-officer is loading police-officer flyout has been opened Police Officer Salary $98,709.24 - $114,431.28 Annually Location Police Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2023-20 Department Police Opening Date 08/02/2023 DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Definition The City of Hercules invites applications for the position of Police Officer. * Monthly salary up to $9,535.94 * Excellent Benefits * Education Incentive Pay and Education Reimbursement * Bilingual Pay and Longevity Pay * Special Assignment Pay Opportunities THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY. Incumbents in this position perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is the first working level in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace officer situations. Incumbents may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, juvenile crime prevention, K-9, or other police-related functions. This class is distinguished from uniformed civilian police-related classes by designation and the responsibilities

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  • Starting pay$98,709
  • Top of scale$135,803
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