The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Police Department employs full- and part-time sworn Community College Police Officers who are vested with full arrest authority in the State of California, pursuant to California Penal Code § 830.32 and California Education Code § 72330. The Police Department is recognized by, and adheres strictly to, the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) guidelines. Community College Police Officers enforce applicable federal, state, county, and city laws. Our police officers also enforce college rules and regulations governing the use of college buildings and grounds.

Currently, the VCCCD Police Department holds duty assignments for patrol and field training. Applicants must be a graduate of a P.O.S.T.-certified police academy or possess a P.O.S.T. Basic waiver.

How to Apply

The VCCCD is currently accepting applications for full-time Community College Police Officer I. Interested applicants may apply online by submitting an online application. Application Deadline: 03/06/2024

The VCCCD Police Department also hires part-time sworn peace officers as provisional employees. For more information on how to apply as a provisional police officer, contact the VCCCD Police Department's Police Services office.

Minimum Qualifications for Employment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Police officer applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications:

  • Possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy certificate or Basic P.O.S.T. waiver.
  • Possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
  • Possess valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Meet requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029, 1030, 1031 et seq.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal law.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.

Examination and Selection Process

Applicants must possess all of the above minimum qualifications at the time their application is submitted in order to be invited to the written examination. Applicants must pass the following preliminary examinations in order to be placed on the eligibility list:

  • Written Examination (pass/fail)
  • Technical/Oral Interview

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

If selected and appointed as a Community College Police Officer, newly hired officers must complete Department field training, followed by a probationary period of one (1) year.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary for Community College Police Officer I: $70,608 - $97,416.

Annual salary for Community College Police Officer II (Sergeant): $78,672 - $108,432.

VCCCD Community College Police Officers are considered Classified Employees and are under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Community College Police Officers are eligible for the District's Administrative / Supervisors / Confidential / Classified (ASCC) benefits. For complete information related to the VCCCD's employee benefits, visit the District's ASCC benefits page. Part-time provisional employees do not qualify for benefits.

Applicants who possess higher education degrees above the minimum qualification may be placed on a higher starting salary step.