City of Ventura

City of Ventura

Business Services Officer (Ventura Police Department)

Ventura, CA

Sponsorship not specified$103k-$138kDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelERPHRHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAccounts Payable

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.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, solutions-oriented, finance-minded professional who enjoys managing complex projects, improving business processes, and supporting the critical operations of a public safety department.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting budget development and administration, partnering with the Finance Department, and analyzing financial data to support sound fiscal decision-making.
  • Working closely with professional and administrative staff and building effective partnerships with City departments, vendors, and contractors.
  • Proven ability to work independently while building effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.

Requirements

  • As a condition of employment, the selected candidate may be required to complete an extensive post-offer Police Department background investigation that may include live-scan fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.
  • Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and other data analysis tools, is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Workday Financials or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is highly desirable.
  • Experience in a public safety agency or public sector environment is required.
  • A Master's degree is highly desirable.

Nice to have

  • The Ideal Candidate - Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

  • Experience supporting the annual budget process, preparing presentations and City Council reports, and providing administrative and analytical support to leadership.
  • $102,922.98 - $137,918.14 Annually (DOQ)

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
  • City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Wellness Program (access to gym facility and fitness classes)
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
  • It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess.
  • Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Company info

  • To protect, serve, and problem solve with our community.
  • We are great people, providing exceptional service, and we value excellence, integrity, professionalism, respect, and transparency.
  • The Ventura Police Department is a team of more than 250 sworn officers, professional staff, and volunteers dedicated to serving our community through collaboration, transparency, and excellence.
  • Organized into two divisions-Field Operations and Administration Operations-the Department provides a full range of public safety services, from patrol, dispatch, K9, traffic enforcement, and homeless outreach to investigations, crime analysis, school resource officers, records, and professional standards and training.
  • For more information about the Ventura Police Department, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/950/About-The-VPD.

Equal opportunity

  • recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
  • (805) 654-7802
  • 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 City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
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