What Ventura PD pays
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$128,440
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 3 of 4 Ventura County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Ventura PD
Police Officer – Lateral or Academy Complete / Out of State Lateral
Ventura, CAContinuous$50.80/hrstartingPolice Officer Trainee I/II
Ventura, CAContinuous$43.47/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Schedule3 days on, 4 days off patrol schedule
How Ventura PD compares nearby
All 13 Ventura County agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Ventura PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Ventura | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura PD | Hiring | $90,418 | — | 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 County Sheriff | Hiring | $93,974 | +$3,556 | None |
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