The current starting pay for an uncertified officer is $14.00 an hour (approximately $29,680.00 annually, including the 11 paid holidays). Certified officers from other agencies recieve credit for their years of service and compensation is dependant on the current contract. After an uncertified officer receives their certification as a Police Officer and completes probation the Officer is increased to $15.85 an hour. After 18 months with the Department a Probationary Police Officer becomes a Police Officer and receives merit increases each year thereafter to include the Master Patrolman level upon completion of necessary criteria.

A full package of benefits is available upon employment including medical and life insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation, and long-term disability.

The Department furnishes the Officer with his uniforms, leather gear and sidearm. Each year after the first year the Officer is afforded a substantial clothing allowance to maintain the uniform.

Opportunity for Specialized Duty Assignments to Traffic Unit, Canine Unit, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics,  Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Team, Community Services Officer, School Liaison Officer and Field Training Officer positions.

The Clovis Police Department also offers monthly incentive pay bonuses dependent upon completion of criteria set forth for each individual incentive.

Special Incentives For:

Advanced Police Officer Certifications    up to      $110.00 per month (Depending Upon Level of Certification)             

Spanish Language Fluency                                $50.00 per month

Instructor Certification                                        $50.00 per month

Special Response Team                                     $50.00 per month

Voluntary Physical Fitness                                 $25.00 per month

Field Training Officer                                          $80.00 per month

Contact the Training and Recruiting Division of the Clovis Police Department for more information.