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Ventura County Sheriff's Office

The Office of the Sheriff for Ventura County began in February, 1873, with the election of Sheriff Frank Peterson. What began as a duty to collect taxes and catch horse thieves has evolved significantly as the county has changed and grown. Nineteen other Sheriffs have held the Office of the Sheriff since 1873. The administration of justice (and more criminals going to trial rather than the dispensing of “frontier justice”) became more sophisticated during the late 1800s. Sheriff E.G. McMartin, a popular and upright man who was elected Sheriff five times, was the first and only Sheriff killed in the line of duty while apprehending a murder suspect in 1921.

Public hangings and bootlegging arrests gave way to police practices and procedures commonly recognized today. The modern era of Ventura County law enforcement began in 1959 with Sheriff William Hill. The 1970s saw the genesis of community involvement programs like Community Orientated Policing and Problem Solving (C.O.P.P.S.), DARE and Neighborhood Watch. Today, the cornerstone of county policing is the partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and county residents.

 

Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Technical Communications Specialist I/II- Ventura
$65,685 - $96,379 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Ventura, CA, USA
The Sheriff's Office currently has three (3) Regular vacancies for Sheriff's Technical Communications Specialist I/II in the Sheriff's Communications Center. Under immediate (I) or general (II) supervision, receives requests for emergency assistance via an array of sources; determines urgency and type of assistance needed; dispatches appropriate public safety personnel by utilizing computerized mapping system, computerized 911 telephone system, the computer-aided dispatch system, computerized radio system, related databases, and other computerized equipment; exercises independent judgment; coordinates patrol unit activity, including complex critical incidents; and performs other related duties as required. Work is performed in a dispatch center and requires sitting for long periods of time, extensive keyboarding and operation of a mouse, foot controls, wearing of a headset, and wearing of a uniform.   Distinguishing Characteristics   Sheriff's Technical Communications...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Office Systems Coordinator III-Ventura County
$71,660 - $100,509 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
Under general direction, responsible for Active Directory/Exchange Administration Backup support. Monitor and coordinate Office Systems Coordinator (OSC) requests as needed. Provide desktop support in conjunction with OSCs in assigned areas ensuring maximum utilization of technical staff. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge and more than four (4) years of experience: Solving informational system problems and anticipating problems before they happen and have experience in Windows Desktop Management solutions, including ZENworks and ManageEngine Desktop Central; MS Access and database administration and maintenance; account management and Active Directory administration; desktop and mobile device imaging; windows server and virtualization. PAYROLL TITLE:  Office Systems Coordinator III DEPARTMENT/AGENCY:  Sheriff's Office - Information Systems Bureau Office Systems Coordinator III is represented by Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Service Technician I/II- Ventura County
$46,675 - $75,275 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
Mission   We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime.   Strategy   Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is to preserve the peace, prevent crime, apprehend offenders, facilitate problem solving community partnerships, enforce laws, provide secure and humane detention for persons lawfully entrusted to our care and display empathy and respect for the dignity of all individuals.   Diversity We are committed to making sure all employees have the opportunity to be appreciated and recognized for their unique talents.  We value diversity and the importance of individuality that comes with varying backgrounds and perspectives.  We strive to provide the highest level of service and develop meaningful relationships with the community...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Administrative Assistant IV - Fixed Term- Ventura
$67,311 - $94,407 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Ventura, CA, USA
WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes: A general salary increase  of 4.0% effective December 24, 2023 and 3.5% effective December 22, 2024. Educational Incentive -  An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree. Bilingual Incentive -  Based on agency need, proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III). Vacation Accrual -  New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked .  Vacation Leave Redemption -  After 14,560 hours of continuous County...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Central Inmate Records Technician I/II- Ventura County
$38,579 - $61,141 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
What We Offer The 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)  - A general salary increase of 4% effective December 22, 2023, with an additional 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.  Bilingual Incentive -  Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III). Vacation Accrual  – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer- Ventura County
$83,707 - $116,864 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
If you are currently employed as a peace officer in a California law enforcement agency, have passed probation, and wish to transfer to Ventura County Sheriff's Office, this is the correct job announcement.  If you are not currently employed a a peace officer or are considered academy complete and wish to become a peace officer, please apply for the open recruitment titled, Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff.   Mission We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime.   Strategy Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is to preserve the peace, prevent crime, apprehend offenders, facilitate problem solving community partnerships, enforce laws, provide secure and humane detention for persons lawfully entrusted to our care and display empathy and respect for the...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff- Ventura County
$75,962 - $116,854 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
Mission We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime.   Strategy Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is to preserve the peace, prevent crime, apprehend offenders, facilitate problem solving community partnerships, enforce laws, provide secure and humane detention for persons lawfully entrusted to our care and display empathy and respect for the dignity of all individuals.    Diversity We are committed to making sure all employees have the opportunity to be appreciated and recognized for their unique talents.  We value diversity and the importance of individuality that comes with varying backgrounds and perspectives.  We strive to provide the highest level of service and develop meaningful relationships with the community we...
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
Sheriff's Jail Cook- Ventura
$40,378 - $59,459 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Ventura, CA, USA
What We Offer The 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: 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.   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...