County of Ventura
Sheriff's Cadet I/II
County of Ventura, Ventura, California, us, 93006
What We OfferThe County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:General Salary increase (GSI)
- 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Educational Incentive
- An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree that is not required for the position.Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.Health Plans
- You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.Pension Plan
- Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.Holidays
- 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Job Overview:Under supervision, Sheriff's Cadet I and II performs a variety of duties in a trainee capacity. Incumbents provide support in a variety of areas in the Sheriff's Office.
Distinguishing Characteristics:Sheriff's Cadet I
represents the entry level for cadets. Incumbents receive training in assigned duty areas in order to acquire the experience necessary to advance to the journey level.
Sheriff's Cadet II
represents the journey level following completion of a minimum of 800 hours of acceptable performance as a Sheriff's Cadet I.Cadet positions consist of part-time employment, which is usually 20 hours per week, and full-time, which is 40 hours per week.
Applicants will only be considered for positions (#J-18808-Ljbffr
- 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Educational Incentive
- An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree that is not required for the position.Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.Health Plans
- You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.Pension Plan
- Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.Holidays
- 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Job Overview:Under supervision, Sheriff's Cadet I and II performs a variety of duties in a trainee capacity. Incumbents provide support in a variety of areas in the Sheriff's Office.
Distinguishing Characteristics:Sheriff's Cadet I
represents the entry level for cadets. Incumbents receive training in assigned duty areas in order to acquire the experience necessary to advance to the journey level.
Sheriff's Cadet II
represents the journey level following completion of a minimum of 800 hours of acceptable performance as a Sheriff's Cadet I.Cadet positions consist of part-time employment, which is usually 20 hours per week, and full-time, which is 40 hours per week.
Applicants will only be considered for positions (#J-18808-Ljbffr