Community College Police Corporal

Ventura County Community College District; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ventura County Community College District seeks a senior police officer to serve as lead officer on assigned shifts, enforcing laws and protecting students, staff and visitors on district property.

Based at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo, you will supervise officers and student aides, coordinate training, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and support district events while maintaining public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of peace officer service
• Associate degree plus 3 years of service as a peace officer
• Valid California P.O.S.T. Basic certificate
• Ability to obtain P.O.S.T. Intermediate within 1 year of appointment
• Pass physical agility test; valid CA driver’s license; First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and protection of students, visitors, and personnel
• Serve as Field Training Officer or lead investigator and provide work direction
• Issue and process traffic and parking citations; direct traffic at campus events
• Coordinate crowd/traffic control for events and campus functions
• Investigate crimes on campus; write reports and testify in court

Skills

Leadership

Public safety

Investigation

Traffic control

Written reports

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Under direction of the Community College Police chain of command, enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws, and rules and regulations governing the use of college buildings and grounds. Perform complex law enforcement and patrol duties to maintain order, prevent crime, and ensure the safety and protection of students, visitors, and personnel on college district properties. Serve as the experienced lead officer on assigned shifts, providing work direction to officers and student aides in the absence of a supervisor.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safety and protection of students, visitors and personnel.
• 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.
• Issue and process traffic and parking citations according to established procedures; direct traffic on the campus or at special events.
• Coordinate crowd and traffic control and provide security and police services at special events, assemblies, and other college functions.
• Investigate crimes and other incidents occurring on campus; make arrests, write reports as required; testify in court.
• 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.
• Respond to alarm and radio calls; apprehend violators; provide emergency first aid; check and interrogate suspicious persons.
• Receive complaints and requests for assistance from students, visitors, and college personnel; contact other police and fire authorities as necessary.
• Provide information, direction, and assistance to students, visitors, and the public; resolve service complaints as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate accounting of daily parking fees; ensure preventive maintenance on vehicles and life-saving equipment.
• Escort District personnel transporting college funds as needed.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as defined in the Police Policy and Procedures Manual, Police Department General Orders Manual, and policies of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency AND four years of service as a full time, regularly appointed peace officer in a U.S. public law enforcement agency.
• 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 appointment
• Pass 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.

Applicants who have submitted their application 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 [e-mail] 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.