Assistant Police Chief (Promotional Only)

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilWednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Pay

• $190,147.15 - $254,797.09 Annually DOQ
  

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Police Chief (Promotional Only).

The Assistant Police Chief, under general direction, plans, directs, manages, and supervises the daily activities of the Police Department. The position provides high-level technical and administrative staff assistance to the Police Chief. The Assistant Police Chief may assume command of the Department in the absence of the Police Chief. This position wears a uniform and requires work on evenings, weekends, holidays, and under hazardous conditions.

The Assistant Police Chief is responsible for all operations of the Police Department. The Assistant is distinguished from the Police Chief in that the latter has complete responsibility for overall department operations.

This position is designated as "at will," serving at the pleasure of the Police Chief, and subject to discharge without cause and without the right of appeal.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Chief in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of the department and innovative municipal law enforcement practices. Researches modern police management methods. Performs community-based policing with a familiarization between law enforcement and community residents. Solves problems collaboratively. Evaluates and enforces rules, procedures and policies for efficient operation of the department and recommends changes. May assist the Chief in preparing ordinances.
  
• Organizes and oversees the work of a division within the police department. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of sworn personnel. Reviews and approves recommendations for response to emergency situations and oversees plans to meet goals. Reviews and approves staff assignments and directs the implementation of deployment for assigned personnel. Coordinates special enforcement teams. Directs investigations, interviews, and inspections. May command the department during emergencies.
  
• Supervises, monitors, motivates, and evaluates staff. Reviews performance evaluations and takes appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Resolves personnel problems. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental in-service training. Acts as department liaison with Risk Management in the coordination of workers compensation and public liability matters.
  
• Assists in preparing the department budget, recommending adjustments as necessary. Monitors and approves budget expenditures and implements adjustments. Writes reports and maintains records.
  
• Addresses elected officials, the public, and various special interest groups regarding the goals and operations of the department. Confers with citizens and City officials on law enforcement problems.
  
• Performs other duties as required.
  

MORE INFORMATION

Assistant Police Chief

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions on the City's Career Page at www.ci ty ofventura.ca .g ov/jobs or by viewing here Assistant Police Chief.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a regular employee with the City of Ventura.

Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Monika Maine at mmaine@cityofventura.ca.gov .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to seven years of law enforcement experience, including one year of supervisory experience at the rank of Police Commander with the City of Ventura is required. A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a related field is highly desirable. Applicants must have completed probation at the time of application.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Certificate: Must possess and maintain a California Basic POST certificate.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

YOUR APPLICATION

**OPEN TO CURRENT REGULAR CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES**

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity. Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS:

All applicants will be screened according to the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting. Those meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to a panel interview. The most successful candidates from the panel interviews will move forward to the Police Chief for a selection interview and will be notified of the Chief’s interview date and time later.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

OPEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

CLOSE: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

APPLICATION SCREENING COMPLETE: Thursday, May 29, 2025

PANEL INTERVIEW: Monday, June 9, 2025

SELECTION INTERVIEWS: Week of June 9, 2025 (conducted after Panel Interview)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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