Police Commander (Promotional Only)

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

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilWednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Pay

• $160,732.62 - $215,381.92 Annually DOQ
  

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

Under general direction, plans, manages and oversees the daily activities of a division within the police department, or directs the activities of a specialized police function.Directs and supervises law enforcement officers and civilian technical and clerical staff. This position wears a uniform and works rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Police Commander is a management-level classification within the Police job series, assigned to any division or section in the department and overseeing the operations of a division or specialized function. Commanders participate in the formulation of department goals and devise long-range strategy to accomplish those goals.

Police Sergeant: is a first-line supervisory classification, exercising direct supervision over staff, while continuing to perform the full range of police officer duties.

Examples of Duties

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

• Organizes and oversees the work of a division within the Police Department. May also be assigned to any collateral duties such as command of a specialized function. Plans, supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned staff engaged in receiving and responding to requests for police assistance, information and complaints.
  
• Participates in the development, implementation and modification of department goals and objectives. Develops, implements, and monitors designated section goals, objectives and policies. Researches innovative police management methods.
  
• Analyzes emergency situations, formulating and executing appropriate plans for response. Directs investigations, interviews and inspections. Performs community-based policing with a familiarization between law enforcement and community residents. Solves problems collaboratively. Participates in training programs. Formulates and carries out specific in-service training programs. Stays current with trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
  
• Supervises, monitors, motivates, and evaluates the work of assigned sworn and civilian staff. Participates in the selection of staff. Conducts performance evaluations and takes appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Resolves personnel issues.
  
• Assists in preparing the department budget, recommending adjustments as necessary. Monitors and approves budget expenditures and implements adjustments. Writes reports and maintains records.
  
• Attends meetings and addresses elected officials, the public and various special interest groups regarding the goals and operations of the department.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

MORE INFORMATION

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 Police Commander.

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

To apply for this promotional opportunity, please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire.

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 graduation from high school and five years of sworn law enforcement experience, including one year of experience as a Police Sergeant with the City of Ventura Police Department, are required. A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Public Administration, or a related subject, is preferred.

Certificate: Possession of a California Basic POST certificate is required.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

***OPEN ONLY 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.

Application Filing Deadline :

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Police Commander 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 two panel interviews that will be held on the same day. 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: Thursday, May 22, 2025

CLOSE: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

APPLICATION SCREENING COMPLETE: Friday, June 6, 2025

PANEL INTERVIEWS: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SELECTION INTERVIEWS: Week of June 16, 2025 (conducted after Panel Interview date)

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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