For decades, the Chula Vista Police Department has maintained a culture of community-based policing, innovative problem solving, community engagement, and accountability. The need to provide public safety services to our community with fairness, equity, and justice is not new to our organization. It is deeply engrained into our history and our shared culture. We uphold the highest ideals for our profession, and are proud that our officers serve our residents according to our community's expectations and needs. Comprised of approximately 290 sworn officers and 100 civilian employees, we are constantly recruiting highly qualified and motivated men and women who have a heart for service. Currently we have approximately 20 open positions for sworn officers. We are HIRING For Police Lateral, Police Recruit, and Police Dispatcher positions! We currently have up to a $25,000 Lateral Bonus, up to $5,000 Moving Bonus, and starting Police Recruit Pay UP to $83,000 based on experience. (Eligibility: Honorable Discharged from Military, 1-yr experience as Private/Non-Safety Correctional/Detentions Officers. 6-mnths experience as Correctional Deputy Sheriff, Military Police or Military Detentions, Peace officer experience in another state, and Federal Law Enforcement Exp.) Lateral Officers may be eligible for top step pay ($122k) based on experience!