- Salary
- $85k – $117k/yr
- Location
- Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA, CA, US
- Experience
- 21+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
There is currently one full-time (40hrs/week, 12 mos/year) vacancy located at the District Administrative Center.
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, confidential, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD’s mission.
WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
SALARY PLACEMENT:
New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.
Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.
New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 – SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees.
Provide safety and protection of students, visitors and personnel. E
Serve as Field Training Officer or lead investigator as assigned; provide work direction and guidance to officers and student police aides on complex assignments; coordinate in-service training. E
Issue and process traffic and parking citations according to established procedures; direct traffic on the campus or at special events. E
Coordinate crowd and traffic control and provide security and police services at special events, assemblies, and other college functions. E
Investigate crimes and other incidents occurring on campus; make arrests, write reports as required; testify in court. E
Patrol college properties on foot or in a vehicle as assigned to maintain order and prevent crime; check and secure doors, rooms, and buildings and safeguard equipment; inspect for vandalism, illegal entry, theft, and fire; report hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions; extinguish small fires as necessary. E
Respond to alarm and radio calls; apprehend violators; provide emergency first aid; check and interrogate suspicious persons. E
Receive complaints and requests for assistance from students, visitors, and college personnel; contact other police and fire authorities as necessary. E
Provide information, direction, and assistance to students, visitors, and the public; resolve service complaints as appropriate. E
Ensure accurate accounting of daily parking fees; ensure preventive maintenance on vehicles and life-saving equipment. E
Escort District personnel transporting college funds as needed. E
Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E
Perform related duties as defined in the Police Policy and Procedures Manual, Police Department General Orders Manual, and policies of the District.
An associate degree from a recognized college or university AND three years of service as a full time, regularly appointed peace officer in a U.S. public law enforcement agency.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California P.O.S.T. Basic certificate
Be eligible for and apply for P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate within one year of appointmentPass a physical agility test
Possess a valid California Class C driver's license upon employment
Possess valid First Aid and CPR certificates by date of appointment.
Meet requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029, 1030, 1031 et seq.
Be at least 21 years of age
Pass a comprehensive background investigation to determine if the candidate meets department standards
Upon receiving conditional offer of employment, pass a medical and psychological examination and meet department standards
Successfully complete department field training
Pass a polygraph examination
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This examination is open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the date listed in this bulletin.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components:
A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview and Performance Exam = 100% weighting on final score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.
The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:
Date Range: Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 23, 2026
Location: The Technical Interview will likely be conducted remotely, using Zoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.
The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS.
If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This position is part of the Senior Management Service in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code. Passing candidates will be placed on an unranked eligibility list that will be established to fill vacancies for one year.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to [email protected] including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education then a foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be a full evaluation of all the coursework and should be included with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please also include a copy of the transcript that was evaluated. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.