City of Ventura
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
City of Ventura, Ventura, California, us, 93006
This position is eligible for an employee referral!
( See employee referral program incentive information below. )
The City of Ventura is hiring!
We are accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Police Officer Trainee is a non-safety, non-sworn, at-will position. This position is required to attend an Academy that provides specialized instruction for Police Officer Trainees in a high-stress 26-week California’s Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited program. Police Officer Trainees also receive additional department training designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, physical fitness, and other related duties. Police Officer Trainees learn the philosophy of community-based policing with a familiarization between law enforcement and community residents that emphasizes solving problems collaboratively.This position is designated as "at-will," serving at the pleasure of the Police Chief, and subject to discharge without cause and without right of appeal.
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for more information.If you meet the qualifications for the position and are interested in a career with the City of Ventura Police Department, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are reviewed weekly and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs
or by selecting here
Police Officer Trainee
.Employee Referral Program IncentiveThis position has been designated “hard-to-fill” and is eligible for the employee referral program. Attention City Employees: Send your employee referral to
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
and include the candidate's full name and the designated hard-to-fill position they have applied for. Refer to
APP No. 12.5
for specific information on the employee referral program.
Candidates must meet the qualifications stated below to be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:Education : Graduation from High School, or a GED is required. College coursework in Criminal Justice, behavioral, or other social science coursework is preferred.Age : Must be 21 years of age on or before date of appointment as a Police Officer Trainee.Convictions : Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.Citizenship : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Medical : Excellent physical condition. Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.Other : Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and post-offer medical examination, including screening for drugs and alcohol.License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver license and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment. Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are reviewed weekly and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.The preferred method to submit your application is online at
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . If you are unable to submit an online application, you may request paper application materials by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours or emailing
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . Paper applications and answers to the supplemental questionnaire can be faxed to (805) 648-4467 or mailed to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; Ventura, CA 93001.It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly, and keep your contact information up to date using your online application.Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review:A review of application and supplemental questionnaire will be conducted and applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and desired background experience for successful performance as a Police Officer Trainee will continue in the next step of the process. Applicants must successfully meet the written examination requirement and submit qualifying California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) results WITH their application (valid for exams administered within one year of application submittal) or have already passed the National Testing Network exam to be certified to the eligibility list.Written ExaminationPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS SATISFIED .Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:Submit California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) test score with your application. Test scores are valid for exams administered within one year of application submittal and applicant must submit a letter from the testing agency on agency letterhead at time of application submission. Applicants must meet the minimum T-score of 42 and acceptance of other agency's T-score is subject to verification with the testing agency.ORMust have completed the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination within one year prior to submitting your application and achieve a minimum score of: Video (65), Reading (70), Writing (70). The Human Resources Department will confirm applicant test scores directly with NTN once the application is submitted.Eligibility List:
Applicants that meet the written examination requirement by providing qualifying POST PELLETB test scores or passing the NTN written examination will be certified to an eligibility list, which will be sent to the Police Department for further consideration.Personal History Statement Completion:
All applicants certified to the eligibility list are required to complete and return the POST Personal History Statement to the Police Department.Department Selection Interviews:
Upon review of the completed Personal History Statement, the Police Department will invite a limited number of candidates to participate in department selection interviews.Physical Agility Test:
Applicants who participate in a department selection interview may be invited to participate in the physical agility test.The physical agility test consists of the following components:Agility Run: Run a 99-yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movementDummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165 pound dummy 32 feetFence Climb/Run: Run 5 yards, climb a six-foot high chain-link fence, continue running 25 yards500 Yard Run: Run 500 yards with no obstaclesAdditional Selection and Hiring Components:
Polygraph, background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examinations.Police Academy:
Candidates selected for hire will enter a 23-week Police Academy.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in.CITY OF VENTURAThe City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live.DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life...
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( See employee referral program incentive information below. )
The City of Ventura is hiring!
We are accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Police Officer Trainee is a non-safety, non-sworn, at-will position. This position is required to attend an Academy that provides specialized instruction for Police Officer Trainees in a high-stress 26-week California’s Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited program. Police Officer Trainees also receive additional department training designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, physical fitness, and other related duties. Police Officer Trainees learn the philosophy of community-based policing with a familiarization between law enforcement and community residents that emphasizes solving problems collaboratively.This position is designated as "at-will," serving at the pleasure of the Police Chief, and subject to discharge without cause and without right of appeal.
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for more information.If you meet the qualifications for the position and are interested in a career with the City of Ventura Police Department, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are reviewed weekly and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs
or by selecting here
Police Officer Trainee
.Employee Referral Program IncentiveThis position has been designated “hard-to-fill” and is eligible for the employee referral program. Attention City Employees: Send your employee referral to
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
and include the candidate's full name and the designated hard-to-fill position they have applied for. Refer to
APP No. 12.5
for specific information on the employee referral program.
Candidates must meet the qualifications stated below to be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:Education : Graduation from High School, or a GED is required. College coursework in Criminal Justice, behavioral, or other social science coursework is preferred.Age : Must be 21 years of age on or before date of appointment as a Police Officer Trainee.Convictions : Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.Citizenship : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Medical : Excellent physical condition. Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.Other : Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and post-offer medical examination, including screening for drugs and alcohol.License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver license and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment. Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are reviewed weekly and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.The preferred method to submit your application is online at
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . If you are unable to submit an online application, you may request paper application materials by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours or emailing
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . Paper applications and answers to the supplemental questionnaire can be faxed to (805) 648-4467 or mailed to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; Ventura, CA 93001.It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly, and keep your contact information up to date using your online application.Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review:A review of application and supplemental questionnaire will be conducted and applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and desired background experience for successful performance as a Police Officer Trainee will continue in the next step of the process. Applicants must successfully meet the written examination requirement and submit qualifying California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) results WITH their application (valid for exams administered within one year of application submittal) or have already passed the National Testing Network exam to be certified to the eligibility list.Written ExaminationPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS SATISFIED .Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:Submit California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) test score with your application. Test scores are valid for exams administered within one year of application submittal and applicant must submit a letter from the testing agency on agency letterhead at time of application submission. Applicants must meet the minimum T-score of 42 and acceptance of other agency's T-score is subject to verification with the testing agency.ORMust have completed the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination within one year prior to submitting your application and achieve a minimum score of: Video (65), Reading (70), Writing (70). The Human Resources Department will confirm applicant test scores directly with NTN once the application is submitted.Eligibility List:
Applicants that meet the written examination requirement by providing qualifying POST PELLETB test scores or passing the NTN written examination will be certified to an eligibility list, which will be sent to the Police Department for further consideration.Personal History Statement Completion:
All applicants certified to the eligibility list are required to complete and return the POST Personal History Statement to the Police Department.Department Selection Interviews:
Upon review of the completed Personal History Statement, the Police Department will invite a limited number of candidates to participate in department selection interviews.Physical Agility Test:
Applicants who participate in a department selection interview may be invited to participate in the physical agility test.The physical agility test consists of the following components:Agility Run: Run a 99-yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movementDummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165 pound dummy 32 feetFence Climb/Run: Run 5 yards, climb a six-foot high chain-link fence, continue running 25 yards500 Yard Run: Run 500 yards with no obstaclesAdditional Selection and Hiring Components:
Polygraph, background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examinations.Police Academy:
Candidates selected for hire will enter a 23-week Police Academy.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in.CITY OF VENTURAThe City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live.DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life...
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