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Deputy City Attorney
- Vernon, California
- CITY OF VERNON, CA
$170,331.20 - $207,022.40 Annually
- Legal Services
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Police Officer Entry - Level
- Vernon, California
- CITY OF VERNON, CA
$115,273.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Police Officer Lateral
- Vernon, California
- CITY OF VERNON, CA
$115,273.60 - $140,129.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Police Officer Recruit
- Vernon, California
- CITY OF VERNON, CA
$81,931.20 - $99,569.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Patroller
- Vernon, New Jersey
- Mountain Creek Resort
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Multi-Site Security Lead
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Securitas Global Clients America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- GE Vernova
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Assistant Animal Control Officer (Per Diem)
- Vernon Rockville, Connecticut
- Town of Vernon
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
Security Flex Officer Part Time - Municipal Building
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- Aus
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - 3rd Shift
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Event Security Bag Checker
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- Allied Universal® Event Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Unit Supply Specialists - Find Success in US Army (98273)
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unit Supply Specialists - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Kentucky
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Georgia
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Army Part-Time - 200 Careers, Paid Training, 30 Days PTO
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- North Vernon, Indiana
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Alabama
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon, Texas
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Unit Supply Specialists - Find Success in US Army
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Ohio
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- North Vernon, Indiana
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Kentucky
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Alabama
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- North Vernon, Indiana
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Mount Vernon, Ohio
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Ohio
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Mount Vernon, Georgia
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Reserve Pharmacist
- North Vernon, Indiana
- United States Army
$129074.937500
- Full Time
- Public Health
Dental HPSP
- Mount Vernon, Alabama
- United States Army
$106658.437500
- Full Time
- Public Health
Pilot
- Vernon, New York
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dietitian
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- United States Army
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- Public Health
Dental HPSP
- Mount Vernon, Alabama
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Deputy City Attorney
- Vernon, California United States
- CITY OF VERNON, CA
- Aug 25, 2026
- $170,331.20 - $207,022.40 Annually
CITY OF VERNON, CA

The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region. Offering an environment uniquely friendly to business, Vernon is the home to industries including food and agriculture, apparel, steel, plastics, logistics and home furnishings. Vernon maintains strong philanthropic ties with the neighboring communities where much of its workforce lives, providing significant financial support for public services like health care and education.
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- $170,331.20 - $207,022.40 Annually
- Aug 25, 2026
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

MONTHLY SALARY: $14,194 - $17,253

PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

FINAL FILING DEADLINE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

The Vernon City Attorney's Office seeks a proactive, thoughtful, and strategic attorney with sound independent judgment to join our team as a Deputy City Attorney. This position offers the opportunity to advise City departments and officials on a broad range of municipal law matters and to work on challenging legal issues affecting one of California's most dynamic and unique cities. An integral part of our small in-house legal team, the Deputy City Attorney is a generalist position and the ideal candidate will have a background in municipal advisory or litigation experience with the desire to learn and grow into specialized skills unique to Vernon such as public utilities, public health, and industrial land use.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, interest, and skill set, as well as the needs of the Office, assignments may include liability claims, code enforcement, labor and employment counseling, public safety and police advisory work, civil litigation, municipal finance, contract drafting and negotiation, Public Records Act compliance, and providing legal counsel on a wide variety of municipal matters.
Required Application Materials: If you are interested in this exciting and challenging opportunity please submit the following items: City of Vernon online application, cover letter and resume.

Summary: Under general supervision of and direction by the City Attorney, performs a wide variety of professional legal duties, ranging in difficulty from moderate to complex, for all City departments; provides legal opinions and strategy, minimizes risk and liability, researches and manages legal issues, and provides staff assistance to the Senior Deputy City Attorney and/or City Attorney with legal activities involving municipal civil law, general counsel advisory matters, administrative proceedings and other legal actions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following. Under direction of the City Attorney:

Performs legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on various legal issues including for the City Council, City departments, and other boards and commissions.
Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates legal issues and recommends solutions to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on knowledge of City policies.
Prepares, drafts, and reviews agreements, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents and instruments.
Reviews and makes recommendations on liability claims filed against the City.
Attends City Council meetings and advisory commission meetings as needed.
Participates in the development of updates and expansions to the municipal code.
At the direction of the City Attorney, confers with City staff to provide advice and counsel on legal matters or prosecution under the laws and ordinances affecting their work.
Confers with the City Attorney or Senior Deputy City Attorney to determine legal policy and litigation strategy; studies facts and circumstances and interprets legal authorities including statutes, codes, court decisions, City Charter and ordinances to give well-informed legal advice or prepare written opinions.
Represents and advises the City and City employees in civil cases, labor arbitration, and administrative hearings, sometimes in coordination with outside counsel.
In coordination with the City Attorney, mentors and trains other City staff and officials on applicable municipal laws, policies, and procedures.
Provides information, instructions, and assistance to the public and others having business with the City; responds to and resolves constituent service issues in a courteous and respectful manner.
Supports the mission of the City Attorney’s Office by demonstrating respectful, courteous, and professional behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Keeps knowledge and skills current through legal education as mandated.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Juris Doctorate Degree is required; AND three years of experience in public sector legal practice. Need not have knowledge and skill in all of the following areas but must have proficiency in identified practice areas.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:
Legal principles, practices, and procedures governing municipal operations and applicable to areas of responsibility.
Duties, powers, and limitations of a chartered city government.
Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a municipal attorney.
Methods and techniques of effective legal research, including identifying statutes, codes, legal precedents and court decisions affecting local government.
Methods of factual research, case analysis, and report or memorandum preparation.
Basic principles and practices of public administration and operations of City government.
Statutory and case law applicable to City operations, including the Brown Act and California Public Records Act.
Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees and elected officials.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Skill in:
Defining issues presented, performing legal research, analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives and developing sound conclusions of law and legal recommendations.
Presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly, concisely, and logically both orally and in writing.
Using tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
Exercising sound and objective judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters.
Representing the City and the City Attorney’s Office effectively in public meetings, hearings, and courts of law.
Investigating, analyzing, and resolving legal issues and complaints.
Preparing clear, concise, and competent legal documents including contracts, leases, reports, correspondence, proposed legislation, and other written materials.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines; understanding and following written and oral instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City department heads and staff, elected officials, members of the legal community, and others encountered in the course of work.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid California State Driver’s License may be required. Must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of California, remain active with all California Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and on occasion off site.

Pursuant to California Government Code §3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026

External Panel Interviews Tentative - October 27, 2026

Selection Panel Interview Tentative 1st and 2nd week of November
SELECTION PROCESS:
Complete application packets will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be contacted and informed of the next steps. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online . If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernonca.gov . It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.

“The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Lisette M. Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager

lgrizzelle @cityofvernonca.gov - (323) 583-8811, ext. 166

The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance.

Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 8% as their member contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees currently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution.

Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental plan and Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available.

Holiday pay : The City has 14 authorized holidays per calendar year.

Bilingual pay : Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $300.00 a month.

Vacation Mid-Management Staff :
Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual
1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate
5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate
10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate
15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate
25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate
City offers vacation cash out.

Sick Leave : 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period.

Administrative Leave : Management eligible for 80 hours per calendar year. First year receives administrative leave on a pro-rated rate depending on hire date.

Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses.

Hybrid Work Program: The City offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible positions. The City allows a combination/flexible work schedule up to 50% remote work.

Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers paid parental leave, bereavement leave and jury duty.

Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device.

The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon ca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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CITY OF VERNON, CA

The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region. Offering an environment uniquely friendly to business, Vernon is the home to industries including food and agriculture, apparel, steel, plastics, logistics and home furnishings. Vernon maintains strong philanthropic ties with the neighboring communities where much of its workforce lives, providing significant financial support for public services like health care and education.
CITY OF VERNON, CA
- Vernon, California, United States
- https://www.cityofvernon.org/
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