Police Officer (Lateral)

Lateral Police Officer | Paradise, CA Skip to main content Smart911 Emergency Alerts Navigation Search form Search Website Human Resources Lateral Police Officer Job Status: Open - open and accepting applications Back to Job Openings Hourly Pay: $37.41 to $47.74 Annual Salary: $77,812 to $99,299 One-time Lateral* Sign-on Bonus of $40,000 plus a one-time credit of 80 hours of vacation time and 80 hours of sick leave hours, credited into leave bank. $15,000 paid at time of hire, $15,000 paid at successful completion of probationary period, and $10,000 upon subsequent successful annual review. *Lateral applicant is defined as having previous or current sworn police officer experience, no less than one year. How to Apply: Submit the following items to: Town of Paradise, ATTN: Police Officer, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 or salvies@paradiseca.gov (Applications can be dropped off at Town Hall Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Town of Paradise Employment Application (link to the application is below) Cover Letter Current Resume DMV Driver's History Report Your application packet (all completed documents listed above) can be submitted by mail to the address above, in person, or sent to the email listed above. All documents must be provided to be forwarded for review. incentives: Career/educational pay, shift differential, longevity, special assignments, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance, holiday pay, and gym reimbursement. benefits: PERS Retirement Plan (2.7% @ 57 for new member or 3% @ 55 for classic member) Retiree Medical (tiered vesting schedule) Sick Leave 96 hrs./yr. Vacation Leave - Starts at 80 hrs./yr. plus seniority PERS Medical Plan, MetLife Dental, Superior Vision (Some employee cost sharing applies) Long-term & Short-term Disability Life Insurance 12 hour shifts Supporting Documents Job Flyer - Lateral Police Officer (845 KB) Employment Application - Public Safety Positions (1006 KB) MOU Paradise Police Officers Association 07/01/2025 thru 06/30/2028 (3 MB) Public Safety Recruitment Incentive 06/30/2026 thru 06/30/2028 (804 KB) Job Descriptions Job Openings MOU's Contact Information Crystal Peters Human Resources & Risk Management Director cpeters@paradiseca.gov (530) 872-6291 ext 117 Sheris Alvies Administrative Assistant salvies@paradiseca.gov (530) 872-6291 ext 160 View Full Contact Details Home Accessibility Staff Login 5555 Skyway | Paradise, CA 95969 | Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm a municode design Evacuation Status Map