Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff

About the role

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is seeking honest, dependable, and diverse problem solvers to join our team. The mission is to safeguard residents and respond to public concerns in a fair, unbiased, lawful, and neighborhood-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Undergo Academy training in preparation for appointment as a Deputy Sheriff.
• Support and train during the Academy in areas including leadership, professionalism, criminal law, vehicle operations, arrest and control, firearms, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, custody operations, community policing, and problem solving.
• Upon successful completion of the Academy, may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
• Assist in custody operations, including securing and releasing inmates, managing housekeeping activities, escorting and transporting inmates, logging visitors, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Perform patrol duties, including responding to complaints, issuing citations, making arrests, investigating crimes, serving warrants, and facilitating community-based policing and problem-solving solutions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license and POST certificate.

Qualifications

• Some experience demonstrating competency in law enforcement, criminal law, and related areas.
• Some examples of qualifying education include graduating from high school, passing the GED Test, or obtaining a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Skills

• Enforce laws.
• Protect lives and property.
• Take effective courses of action in emergencies.
• Communicate with diverse community members.
• Organize and work cooperatively with diverse communities.
• Empathize with people of different cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and sociodemographic characteristics.

Benefits

• Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options).
• Up to 2.5% matching funds in a 401(k) plan.
• Annual leave (depending upon years of service).
• 13 paid holidays (including a floating holiday).
• Wellness Program (including health club discounts; free health coaching, onsite wellness, and online health education).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and peer support.
• WorkLife Program (including Lactation Accommodation Policy, Child Care Discounts, and Coastal Housing Partnership).
• Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on the completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree or POST certification.
• Overtime compensation for Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputy Sheriffs.

Pay

Starting Salary: Deputy Sheriff Trainee - approximately $45.18 per hour. Upon successful academy completion, eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff with a salary of approximately $47.44 per hour / $98,675.20 annually.

Schedule

Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.