SALARY & BENEFITS

SWORN POSITIONS:

Starting Salary:
Deputy Sheriff Trainee: $43.01 per hour
Deputy Sheriff: $45.16 per hour

Upon successful academy completion, incumbent is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff with a salary of approximately $93,932.80 annually

INCENTIVES/BENEFITS:

Ventura County offers an excellent benefit package that helps support healthy peace officers and effective work-life balance.

Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options)
Up to 2.5% matching funds in a 401(k) plan
Annual leave (depending upon years of service)
12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday)
Wellness Program (including health club discounts; free health coaching, onsite wellness, and online health education)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and peer support
WorkLife Program (including Lactation Accommodation Policy, Child Care Discounts and Coastal Housing Partnership)
Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on the completion of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree or, if qualified, for POST certification; plus other premium/incentive/bonus payments
Biweekly contributions towards a secure, lifetime retirement benefit (“pension”)
Possible bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational need and certification of skills, for those qualified
Textbook and tuition program
GI Bill on-the-job training program (for those eligible)
For more details regarding the benefits offered by Ventura County click here: https://hr.ventura.org/benefits

Dependent upon the job duties required for the posted position. Please visit the County government jobs website for open positions and descriptions.

Professional staff positions can include: