City of Ventura
POLICE OFFICER (Lateral or Academy Complete)
City of Ventura, Ventura, California, us, 93006
Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Trained)
The City of Ventura is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Trained). Police Officers work under general supervision and perform regular law enforcement, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and traffic control and enforcement duties. Police Officers may perform duties in specialty assignments such as motorcycle officer, K-9, major crimes investigations, special investigation, SWAT, and field tactical units. This position wears a uniform and works rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and is subject to call-back.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 are reviewed on a continuous basis. Open until filled.Minimum RequirementsA combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school. College coursework in behavioral or social science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.LATERAL applicants:
Must possess a California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate and have one year of experience as a Police Officer with a California agency.ACADEMY-TRAINED applicants:
Must have successfully completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy.ACADEMY-IN-PROCESS applicants:
Must be currently enrolled in a California POST Certified Basic Academy program and be within three months of graduation.License:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record are required at the time of hire.Certificate:
Possession of a California POST "Basic" certificate is required at the time of hire.Applications and supplemental questions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Open until filled.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 and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.NOTE: After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your email spam filter allows you to receive messages from
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .All applicants meeting the minimum requirements will have their names certified to the eligibility list and forwarded to the Police Department for further consideration.Additional Selection and Hiring ComponentsAdditional selection and hiring components include: department selection interview, physical agility assessment, polygraph, background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examinations.Physical Agility Assessment Components:Agility Run: Run a 99-yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movement.Dummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 21 feet.Fence Climb/Run: Run 25 yards, climb a six-foot high chain-link fence, continue running 5 yards.Fence Climb/Run: Run 25 yards, climb a six-foot high solid fence, continue running 5 yards.500 Yard Run: Run 500 yards with no obstacles.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. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .The City of Ventura operates under the Council/Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, and equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive.
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The City of Ventura is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Trained). Police Officers work under general supervision and perform regular law enforcement, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and traffic control and enforcement duties. Police Officers may perform duties in specialty assignments such as motorcycle officer, K-9, major crimes investigations, special investigation, SWAT, and field tactical units. This position wears a uniform and works rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and is subject to call-back.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 are reviewed on a continuous basis. Open until filled.Minimum RequirementsA combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school. College coursework in behavioral or social science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.LATERAL applicants:
Must possess a California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate and have one year of experience as a Police Officer with a California agency.ACADEMY-TRAINED applicants:
Must have successfully completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy.ACADEMY-IN-PROCESS applicants:
Must be currently enrolled in a California POST Certified Basic Academy program and be within three months of graduation.License:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record are required at the time of hire.Certificate:
Possession of a California POST "Basic" certificate is required at the time of hire.Applications and supplemental questions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Open until filled.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 and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.NOTE: After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your email spam filter allows you to receive messages from
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .All applicants meeting the minimum requirements will have their names certified to the eligibility list and forwarded to the Police Department for further consideration.Additional Selection and Hiring ComponentsAdditional selection and hiring components include: department selection interview, physical agility assessment, polygraph, background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examinations.Physical Agility Assessment Components:Agility Run: Run a 99-yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movement.Dummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 21 feet.Fence Climb/Run: Run 25 yards, climb a six-foot high chain-link fence, continue running 5 yards.Fence Climb/Run: Run 25 yards, climb a six-foot high solid fence, continue running 5 yards.500 Yard Run: Run 500 yards with no obstacles.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. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .The City of Ventura operates under the Council/Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, and equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive.
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