Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

Paradise Police Department

Paradise (CA)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career pay
Educational pay
Shift differential
Longevity
Special assignments
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Holiday pay
Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Paradise Police Department is seeking an Academy Graduate for the Police Officer position in Paradise, CA. The role requires completing the academy and serving in a demanding public safety environment.

The department offers a competitive 12-hour shift schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to support officers and their families. The position pays an annual salary of $77,812 to $99,299, with a $5,000 one-time sign-on bonus and incentives such as career/educational pay, shift differential,

Job description

Police Officer - Academy Graduate | Paradise, CA

Job Status: Open - open and accepting applications

Hourly Pay: $37.41 to $47.74

Annual Salary: $77,812 to $99,299

One-time Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Incentives
  • Career/educational pay
  • shift differential
  • longevity
  • special assignments
  • tuition reimbursement
  • uniform allowance
  • holiday pay
  • 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

Job Flyer

Job Flyer - Police Officer - Academy Graduate (844 KB)

Supporting Documents
  • Employment Application Form - Public Safety Positions (1006 KB)
  • Public Safety Recruitment Incentive 06/30/2026 thru 06/30/2028 (804 KB)
  • MOU Paradise Police Officers Association 07/01/2025 thru 06/30/2028 (3 MB)
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

5555 Skyway | Paradise, CA 95969 | Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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