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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.

 

Dec 03, 2024
Full time
Sheriff's Technical Communications Specialist I/II- Ventura County
$68,312 - $100,234 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office CA, USA
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers and invites you to apply for this challenging and rewarding career! 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: A general salary increase  of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024. Merit Increases  – New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards.  Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.  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...
Dec 03, 2024
Full time
Sheriff's Jail Cook- Ventura
$41,995 - $61,838 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Ventura, CA, USA
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in a large scale eatery preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.   Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants who fail to indicate on their application their ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays will not continue in the process.   Dependent upon qualifications/experience, candidates may receive a salary anywhere within the salary range. in addition, candidates receive a shift differential calculated at the rate of five percent (5%) of the base pay.   PAYROLL TITLE:  Jail Cook   AGENCY/DEPARTMENT : Sheriff's Office   Jail Cook is represented by Service...
Dec 03, 2024
Full time
Sheriff's Helicopter Maintenance Technician- Camarillo
$98,719 - $108,712 yearly
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Camarillo, CA, USA
WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes: A general salary increase  of 3.5% effective January 19, 2025. 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 $.65per hour (Level I), $.80 per hour (Level II), or $1.10 per hour (Level III). Vacation Accrual Rate -  Initially 14 days per year; after approximately 5 years of service increasing to 19 days a year; after approximately 11 years increasing to 20 days per year and then increasing 1 day a year through 15 years of service; topping out at 26 days per year after approximately 20 years of service with a maximum accumulation of 440 hours. Vacation Leave Redemption –  After 14,560 hours (equivalent to 7...
Dec 03, 2024
Full time
Sheriff's Central Inmate Records Technician I/II- Ventura County
$40,122 - $63,587 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...
Dec 03, 2024
Full time
Sheriff's Cadet I/II- Ventura
$35,088 - $45,541 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:   G eneral 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...
Dec 03, 2024
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...