Lateral / certified officer · Posted Jul 21, 2026
Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate
Pay
$106,766 to $171,309$106,766.40 - $171,308.80 Annually
Closes
Jul 21, 2027Closes Jul 21, 2027
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Out-of-state OK
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered as a Police Officer LateralOut-of-State laterals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but are required, at a minimum, to complete the California POST Waiver course within the last 3 years.The posting
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**You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered as a Police Officer Lateral**
At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement as part of a world class agency, the Police Officer position would be an excellent opportunity.
Expedited Process: a s a Lateral or an Academy Graduate applicant, the written examination and physical agility test is waived.
Out-of-State laterals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but are required, at a minimum, to complete the California POST Waiver course within the last 3 years.”
The Irvine Police Department's geographic policing model ensures a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. As a Police Officer, you will patrol designated areas of the City and respond to calls or complaints while taking necessary action.
Incentive Pay
Specialty Pay
Shift Differential
* Swing 2% * Graveyard 4%
SWAT, CNT, DRE, MAIT, EMT, Drone Team, and Mounted Unit 1.5%
Bilingual 2%
Field Training Officer 8%
Intermediate POST 5%
Detective, SRO, Traffic, and DARE 6%
Advanced POST 15.5% (Combined with Intermediate)
K9 Unit 7.2%
Annual Health and Wellness Benefit $1,000 Annual Equipment Reimbursement $300
LONGEVITY PAY (for all law enforcement time) will be assigned at the following benchmarks:
Completion of 9 years: 3%
Completion of 14 years: 6.09%
Completion of 19 years at 10.33%
Our Impact: Investigate crime against persons or property, make arrests, and enforce traffic regulations.
Write police reports, testify in court, and perform other related law enforcement duties.
Interface closely with all segments of the community.
Maintain knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, regulations, and City procedures.
Complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program to prepare for patrol duties within designated areas of the City.
Find additional information in the Police Officer job description.
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About Irvine PD
Full department page- Starting pay$61,589
- Top of scale$171,309
- Sworn officers (2025)246
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