Brentwood

Known largely as an agricultural community just 55 miles east of San Francisco until the late 20th century, Brentwood, California, has become a bustling residential city experiencing rapid growth. Fortunately for produce lovers, the farming traditions have carried over, and the region is still known for its abundance of corn and stone fruits like peaches and cherries. And did we mention the wine? Nearby award-winning wineries like Bloomfield, Tamayo, and Hannah Nicole have become a staple of the area. Golf enthusiasts can spend a day on the links at the Shadow Lakes Golf Club and the Deer Valley Golf Club, both of which feature incredible views of Mt. Diablo. For art and entertainment lovers, the Brentwood Art Society sponsors the annual Art, Wine, and Jazz Festival, the Artists Open Studio Tour, and open mic nights, while the Brentwood Theater Company offers regular Broadway performances. So grab a seat (and a wine glass) and enjoy what Brentwood has to offer.

Welcome to Brentwood, California, where you will find that life is truly Better in Brentwood! Known largely as an agricultural community just 55 miles east of San Francisco until the late 20th century, Brentwood, has become a bustling residential city experiencing rapid growth.
 
Enjoy a welcome package from Better in Brentwood consisting of $250.00 in goods, apparel and merchandise from the Better in Brentwood store. 

City of Brentwood reserves the right to accept or deny all applications and requests for eligibility and/or incentives.

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Ketchikan

Often referred to as Alaska’s “first city” due to its location as the southernmost entrance to Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan is known for its breathtaking wilderness, its rich Alaska native culture and history, and its abundance of salmon. 

For remote workers and other tech-based entrepreneurs, Ketchikan represents a unique opportunity to live a truly connected lifestyle unlike any other city. The benefits of moving to the area are plentiful and include a permanent fund dividend. Every year, each Alaska resident will receive money from the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend after they’ve been a resident for one year. The amount varies each year. Additionally, Alaska is one of only 9 states with no income tax and one of 5 states with no state sales tax. Ketchikan also offers gigabit fiber optic home internet, and accepted applicants can receive up to 3 months free. 

Finalists for the program may be invited to visit Ketchikan for a week-long “workation” where they will experience the community, culture, explore co-working spaces, and learn more about “the basics” that Ketchikan has to offer such as education, healthcare, technology, and housing.


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The City of San Mateo (California) is recruiting Lateral Police Officers with a signing bonus up to $30,000. In order to be eligible, Lateral Officer candidates must:

Possess a California Basic POST Course Certificate

Have at least 3 years equivalent of CA Law Enforcement experience to patrol services with a municipality

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The community is served by a team of more than 500 police officers and professionals.

San Mateo

San Mateo Police Department - Police Officer Signing Bonus

Lateral Police Officer signing bonus up to $30,000

The City of Alameda (California) is paying out the largest recruitment incentive that we're aware of at MakeMyMove. In order to staff the Alameda Police Department, the city is paying new Lateral, Academy Graduate, and Entry Level Police Officers up to $75,000 in signing bonus while funds are available.



According to the city's Recruitment and Hiring Incentive Policy, qualified candidates will receive "a recruitment incentive totaling up to $75,000 to be paid out as follows:

$25,000 upon being sworn in with proof of having graduated from an accredited California POST academy. Out of state candidates would qualify if they successfully challenge and pass California POST academy standards and achieve California POST certification.

$50,000 paid upon completion of the Field Training Program.

To be eligible for this second incentive payment, hired personnel must commit to five years of service."

The Alameda Police Department is authorized to staff 88 police officers and 35 full-time personnel to serve the community of about 80,000 residents.

Alameda

Alameda Police Department - Police Officer Signing Bonus

Police Officer signing bonus up to $75,000

Make your move worthwhile. Cities and states are offering incentives, cash, amenities and other benefits when you relocate.

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