City of Ventura

Police Officer Trainee I/II (Ventura Police Department)

Ventura, CA · Mid

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About the role

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs.
Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
Submit a city application and supplemental questionnaire.

After completion of probation, 5% of base pay for an AA/AS degree or intermediate POST certificate or 10.24% for a BA degree or Advanced POST certificate.
$100 per pay period for demonstrated proficiency in a second language.
Minimum Qualifications - Required
Age: Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment as a Police Officer
Convictions: Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or convictions that preclude firearm possession or employment as a peace officer.

Graduation from High School, or a GED is required.
College coursework in Criminal Justice, behavioral science, or other social sciences is preferred.

2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment.
Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency.
2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members.
Employees make a 7.75% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10.
The City will match an individual employee's contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan in an amount up to $949 per year.
Police Officer Trainee I/II: Unrepresented ( Salary Schedule "D" )

Medical Insurance: Up to $887 monthly towards a selection of plans.
Employees are eligible to participate in the City's medical insurance program.
Optional Benefits: $285.00 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums.
Dental & Vision Insurance: City-paid coverage is provided for employees and eligible dependents.
Coverage is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
Life Insurance: The City shall contribute toward payment of term life insurance benefits an amount equal to the premium cost for $10,000 of coverage.
Dependent life insurance coverage of $5,000 per eligible dependent is also provided.
Retirement (CalPERS - Miscellaneous Members for Salary Schedule D):
Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process.
Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement, so there is no payroll deduction.

Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

This listing is sourced directly from City of Ventura's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.