What Ventura County Sheriff pays
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$134,077
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 2 of 4 Ventura County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Ventura County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff
throughout Ventura County, CAOpen$93,974startingDeputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer
throughout Ventura County, CAOpen$96,034starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Scheduleany shift including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Pensionsecure, lifetime retirement benefit (pension)
- Tattoo policybody art (tattoo(s), brands, etc.), will be required to wear uniform clothing or skin tone patch that covers the artwork while on duty (or have it removed at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee's expense)
How Ventura County Sheriff compares nearby
All 13 Ventura County agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Ventura County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Sheriff | Hiring | $93,974 | — | None | |
| Camarillo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fillmore PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ojai PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Thousand Oaks PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ventura PD | Hiring | $90,418 | −$3,556 | None |
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