Albany Police Department lateral officer bonus & pay (2026)

Lateral package details

Lateral hiring bonus

Not stated in source

Bonus payout / conditions

Not stated in source

Pay range (annual)

$66,367 - $87,589

starting to 7-year pay per posting

Pension / retirement

Not stated in source

Accepts out-of-state laterals

No

"Yes" means the posting describes a path for out-of-state officers (often a waiver or equivalency academy).

Closing date

Continuous

Employer

Not stated in source

Source

City job posting (lateral transfer)

Last verified

2026-10-18

Notes

Open until filled. Must be a NYS municipal/park/SUNY/DEC/NYPD officer with permanent status; residency in Albany or contiguous county.

Figures come from the agency's own posting on the date shown. Bonuses change often; confirm with Albany Police Department before applying. Report a correction.

Other New York agencies

• Rochester Police Department — no bonus listed

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