CA: lateral & sign-on bonuses
Out-of-state certification / reciprocity
No reciprocity. Use POST's Basic Course Waiver: application/self-assessment, training evaluation, requalification course/testing; waiver valid 3 years; hiring agency decides.
Official source| Agency | Type | Max bonus | Payout | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance Police Department | PD | $100,000 | 50% at hire; 25% after probation; 25% after full year following probation | 2026-10-15 |
| Hemet Police Department | PD | $60,000 | $10,000 after FTO; $50,000 after 5 full years post-FTO | 2026-10-15 |
| Butte County Sheriff's Office Unconfirmed | SO | $50,000 | $50,000 upon successful hire | 2026-10-15 |
| Inglewood Police Department | PD | $40,000 | 2026-10-15 | |
| Napa County Sheriff's Office | SO | $30,000 | Tiered: $15k (0-5 yrs), $20k (5-10 yrs), $30k (10+ yrs) | 2026-10-15 |
| San Francisco Police Department | PD | $25,000 | 2026-10-15 | |
| San Diego County Sheriff's Department | SO | $20,000 | $12,500 at hire; $2,000 after training; $3,000 end of probation; $2,500 1 yr after probation | 2026-10-15 |
| Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office | SO | $15,000 | $7,000 month after hire; $8,000 after 2 years | 2026-10-15 |
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