The Police IndexStop data: 2024 · Pay and hiring checked Nov 2026
Chula Vista Police Department
257 swornStarts at $105,583Hiring new officers nowApplicant Score 61
City police department for Chula Vista with more than 425 sworn officers and professional staff combined. New hires start as Police Recruits and promote to Peace Officer after the academy.
Department size
257 sworn
Paid for all of 2024, from public payroll records. 2026 department page gives only 425+ sworn and professional staff combined
The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.Mission statement, source
Area covered
Primary law enforcement agency for the City of Chula Vista, San Diego County's second largest city. It serves over 278,000 residents. Square miles are not published on the department page.
Headquarters
315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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The Oct 2026 city posting lists recruit pay up to $96,260 a year. The joincvpd.com recruiting site still shows up to $91,676.
The current city lateral posting caps incentive pay at $10,000. Older postings and a department Handshake listing cite up to $25,000 and a polygraph instead of voice stress analysis.
