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The City of Watertown

Police-Police Officer

Watertown, WI · On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

Police Officer-Police Department The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a ... Bilingual officers (tested) receive an extra $1000/year QUALIFICATIONS: * U.S. Citizen, 21 years of ...

The City of Watertown

Police-Police Officer

Watertown, WI · On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

... Bilingual officers (tested) receive an extra $1000/year QUALIFICATIONS:U.S. Citizen, 21 years of ... Police AcademyCopy of DD-214 long form (military only: discharge paperwork)Written ExamPre ...

City of Fitchburg, WI

Police Officer

Fitchburg, WI · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

BILINGUAL CANDIDATES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! *A RESUME AND COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED* While new Officers attend the Police Academy, the hourly base rate of pay is $27.85. Upon successful ...

City of Fitchburg (WI)

Police Officer

Madison, WI · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

BILINGUAL CANDIDATES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. *A RESUME AND COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED* While new Officers attend the Police Academy, the hourly base rate of pay is $27.85 Upon successful ...

City of Eugene

Police Officer - Lateral

Eugene, OR · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Police Officer Salary: Lateral Police Officers will start at a higher pay step than entry-level ... Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for ...

City of San Diego

Police Officer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

Bilingual pay (3.5% of base pay) is provided to qualified officers, if skills are required. Additional add on pays may be available if you meet the requirements. Initially, Police Officer I employees ...

City of Yreka

Police Officer

Yreka, CA

$63K - $77K/yr

August 31, 2026 Police Officer Annual Salary * $63,743.48 - $77,480.62 (effective July 6, 2025 ... Bilingual Premium * up to 5% Education Premium * up to 10% Longevity Premium * Minimum Three Weeks ...

City of Glendora

Police Officer Trainee

Glendora, CA · On-site

$68K - $83K/yr

... Bilingual Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and more. WRITTEN EXAM WAIVED IF: If you have attached a POST ... Newly appointed Police Officers have an 18 month probationary period before they can obtain ...

City of Glendora, CA

Police Officer Trainee

Glendora, CA · On-site

$68K - $83K/yr

... as a police officer and have not been through an academy program SIGNING BONUS! Successful ... Bilingual Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and more! WRITTEN EXAM WAIVED IF: * If you have attached a ...

Gfoat

Police Officer

Stephenville, TX · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Certificate, Longevity, Bilingual, & Shift Differential Pay * 100% Employee Paid Medical ... Police Officer applicants must be 21 years or older and currently TCOLE certified, or certifiable ...

City of Concord, CA

Police Officer - Lateral

Concord, CA · On-site

$125K - $151K/yr

Longevity - 5% at 18 years sworn service. * $250/month bilingual pay for qualifying languages ... Police Officer Basic Certificate. Other Must possess a valid California Driver's License and a ...

City of Eugene, OR

Police Officer - Lateral

Eugene, OR · On-site

$38.87 - $40.79/hr

Lateral Police Officers will start at a higher pay step than entry-level applicants. Below is a ... Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for ...

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How much do bilingual police officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for bilingual police officer in the United States is $62,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bilingual police officer?

A Bilingual Police Officer is a law enforcement professional who can communicate fluently in two languages. They perform the same duties as other officers, such as patrolling, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws, but they also bridge language barriers between the police and diverse communities. Their language skills help improve public safety, enhance community trust, and ensure effective communication during investigations or emergency situations. Many departments seek bilingual officers to better serve multicultural populations.

What does a bilingual police officer do?

As a Bilingual Police Officer, your daily responsibilities may include patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency calls, conducting investigations, and interacting with community members who speak different languages. You will often serve as a liaison between the police department and non-English-speaking residents, assisting with interviews, translating official documents, and de-escalating situations where language barriers exist. Collaboration with other officers, detectives, and community organizations is common, especially when working on cases involving diverse populations. This role offers unique opportunities to build trust within multicultural communities and contribute significantly to public safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bilingual police officer?

A Bilingual Police Officer must possess strong law enforcement knowledge, fluency in at least two languages, and completion of police academy training. Familiarity with law enforcement databases, report management systems, and certification in firearms and first aid are often required. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities set top candidates apart. These skills are critical for effective community engagement, accurate reporting, and ensuring public safety in diverse communities.

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Infographic showing various Bilingual Police Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,148 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Police Officer

City of Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier, MD

$65K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Respond to calls, emergency and non-emergency, and maintain order in an assigned patrol area.

  • Enforce criminal and traffic laws mandated by the State and local laws and ordinances.

  • Perform report writing, courtroom presentation of cases, and provide excellent service to residents.

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

City Overview:

The Historic City of Mount Rainier, MD is a residential community sitting on the border of Washington DC and Prince George’s County, MD. Serving 8,000 residents, the community is a small urban oasis of historic homes and unique shops.

Position Summary:

The Mount Rainier Police Department has immediate openings for entry level to experienced (Maryland certified police officers at the rank of officer or police officer first class) or a person pending or able to be certified by comparative compliance* training from the Maryland Police Training Commission. Vacancies are open until filled.

*Candidates with two to three years as a Sworn Police Officer are preferred.

*Certified laterals and bilingual (English/Spanish) individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary:

Entry Level Salary:  $65,215.00

Experienced Officer Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities and Duties:

Police officer will be responding to calls, emergency and non-emergency, maintaining order in an assigned patrol area, enforcing criminal and traffic laws mandated by the State and local laws and ordinances; report writing, courtroom presentation of cases, and providing excellent service to the residents of the City of Mount Rainier.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Safety Hazards:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a field environment in various weather conditions:

This position involves potential exposure to and requires the employee to function in the presence of:

  • All and extreme weather conditions.
  • All and extreme lighting conditions--daylight and night light, with and without artificial light available, indoors and outdoors.
  • Fire, smoke, chemical leaks/spills--in close proximity as necessary to provide emergency services.
  • Personal danger, including but not limited to:
    • armed and/or dangerous persons/animals.
    • persons and/or articles with contagious/communicable diseases.
    • persons under the influence of drugs/alcohol, suffering from mental disorders or emotional distress.
    • hazards associated with emergency driving, traffic control and working in and around traffic.
    • hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters.        

Bloodborne Pathogens:  

The duties of Police Officer include the handling of evidence which may contain a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contact with persons who may have contagious/communicable diseases and providing initial emergency responder first aid care to injured persons.

Key Benefits:

  • State Employee Retirement System (Law Enforcement Officer Pension System (LEOPS) pending 7/2027)
  • 20K Signing Bonus ($2500 at the completion of Field Training, $2500 upon 1 year anniversary, $5000 upon anniversary of 2nd, 3rd and 4th years)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Paid Annual/Sick Leave & 12 Paid Holidays
  • Birthday/Personal Day Off
  • $500 Holiday Bonus
  • Take-Home Vehicle Program
  • 100% Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year w/5 year service contract)
  • 100% Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • 12-Hour Shifts with Every Other Weekend Off
  •  Bi-lingual pay.  Shift differential.
  • Court pay minimum of two hours at overtime rate
  • Holiday pay at triple rate
  • Longevity Incentives-After 5 years of service, Officers will get $3500 deposited into their Deferred Compensation Plan
  • All Uniforms & Equipment Supplied with Free Dry Cleaning
  • Gym (at the police station)
  • Part-Time Employment Opportunities
  • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
  • COLA  Adjustment 3%-5% every fiscal year
  • Flexible Spending Plan available
  • Optional Supplemental benefits include Aflac, Pre-Paid Legal/Identity Theft