Lateral package details
- Lateral hiring bonus
- $20,000
- Bonus payout / conditions
- $10,000 at hire; $5,000 after field training; $5,000 after 12-month probation
- Pay range (annual)
- $98,058 - $119,190converted from $8,171.54 - $9,932.54 Monthly
- Pension / retirement
- CalPERS
- Accepts out-of-state laterals
- Yes"Yes" means the posting describes a path for out-of-state officers (often a waiver or equivalency academy).
- Closing date
- Unknown
- Employer
- City of Santa Maria
- Source
- governmentjobs.com agency posting
- Last verified
- 2026-10-18
Figures come from the agency's own posting on the date shown. Bonuses change often; confirm with Santa Maria Police Department before applying. Report a correction.
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