Police Officer Trainee I/II

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. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis . Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration. About the Opportunity The City of Ventura is seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Police Officer Trainee I/II . This structured training pathway prepares candidates to become sworn police officers, with professional growth and development opportunities. Police Officer Trainees receive high-quality training and mentoring to prepare them for a career in law enforcement with the Ventura Police Department. POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS Police Officer Trainee I (Pre-Academy): An entry-level, non-sworn position designed for individuals preparing to attend a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy. Trainees at the level I will receive hands-on experience and departmental mentorship to prepare for academy success. Individuals will transition to Police Officer Trainee II upon commencement of the academy. Police Officer Trainee II (Academy Ready): An entry-level, non-sworn classification for individuals who have been selected to attend a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy. Upon successful completion of the academy and all department and state-mandated requirements, Trainees will transition into a sworn Police Officer role. Candidates may be hired at either Police Officer Trainee I or II, depending on academy availability and at the discretion of the hiring department. Those hired as a Trainee I will work in a non-sworn capacity with the Ventura Police Department before the start of the academy and progress to Trainee II upon commencement of the academy. WHY JOIN THE VENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a paid workout for patrol State-of-the-art training and equipment A supportive team environment with strong civic engagement Coastal community with endless opportunities for career growth and advancement Pay Police Officer Trainee I - $43.47 Hourly | $7,534.80 Monthly Police Officer Trainee II - $45.64 | $7,910.93 Monthly Police Officer ( Upon successful completion of the academy and appointment as a sworn Police Officer ) – Step A $50.80 – Step E $61.75 per hour <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(73, 73, 73, 1); text-align: left; text-indent