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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Deputy Director, Physical & Cyber Security

Salary Range:
$17,358.33 - $22,566.67 Monthly
$208,300.00 - $270,800.00 Annually

Are you a seasoned law enforcement professional with command-level experience?

Do you have a strong background in cyber security and a passion for protecting communities in the digital age?

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation (VTA) is seeking a Deputy Director, Physical & Cyber Security to lead critical security operations within the System Safety and Security Administration Department. This position is located at our Headquarters 3331 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134. This is your opportunity to lead security efforts—both physical and cyber security—for one of the Bay Area’s essential transit systems. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership position—not a remote role— where you’ll collaborate with top security professionals and law enforcement agencies. To support your move, we offer a relocation package to ensure a smooth and rewarding transition. Read More

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Ventura County Community College District

Chief of Police

Salary Range: $156,831.00 - $210,158.04 Annually

Job Type: Classified Management | Job Number: 2024-00188a | Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: DAC/B&AS/Police | Closing: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description – WHAT YOU’LL DO
Under the general direction of the Chancellor, plan, develop, coordinate, direct and supervise the district-wide law enforcement activities and operations; perform specialized supervisory and police work; ensure the safety and security of district employees, students, facilities and property; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of the department staff.

There is currently one full-time (40hrs/week, 12 mos./year) vacancy located at VCCCD.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

More information on Ventura County Community College District Police Services can be found on the https://www.vcccd.edu/departments/police

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. Read More

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UCLA Police Department

Chief of Police

Full Salary Range: $177,100.00 - $436,100.00
Budgeted Pay Scale: $290,000 - $320,000+ (negotiable) based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed promptly. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Department Summary
The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing 21st Century law enforcement services to our campus and surrounding community. The UCLAPD team is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment to those who teach, learn, work, play, or visit UCLA. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach to creating and maintaining a safe campus.

Position Summary
UCLA is conducting a national search for its next Chief of Police, offering a unique opportunity to lead public safety and policing at the nation’s #1 public university. Serving a dynamic and diverse campus community of 90,000 students, faculty, and staff, the Chief will provide strategic leadership in patrol operations, emergency response, investigations, and safety education initiatives. Read More

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Riverside Community College District

Chief of Police (Safety and Police) - District (Extended)

Salary Range: $171,335 - $208,593 Annually

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., PST 4/9/2025

Department: Safety & Police (D) | Position Type: Classified Management/Supervisor

Physical location of the position: Riverside | If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type: Full-Time | If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week | Position Length:12-month
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No | If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:

Department Specific Needs: Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general direction of an appropriate administrator, the Chief of Police is a sworn peace officer with overall District-wide management responsibility for police operations in coordination with senior management at the District and College; oversees the day-to-day operations of the department and compliance with the District’s strategic goals and objectives; and enforces policies affecting public safety throughout the District. Read More

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Stanford University Department of Public Safety

Deputy Cadet Trainee (non-academy grad)
and Deputy Sheriff

Expected Salary Range:
Deputy Cadet Trainee: $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hr
Deputy Sheriff: $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hr

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford’s main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Deputy Cadet Trainee and Deputy Sheriff on the Stanford University campus.

Please apply for full time employment at careersearch.stanford.edu  or e-mail the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu  for assistance.     Read More

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City of Hanford

Police Officer - (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

Salary Range: $74,856 - $90,996 Annually

Alternative Work Schedule: 3/12 plus 8 plan for most patrol positions

Incentives (Lateral only):

  • Signing Bonus: Up to $6,878
  • Vacation Accrual: 40 hours credited upon appointment

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (three plans)
  • 88 Hours of Vacation (up to 160 hours)
  • City-Paid Life Insurance
  • PERS Retirement
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Up to 7.5% POST Certificate Pay
  • 5% Specialty Assignment Pay
  • 5% Bilingual Pay
  • 5% Longevity Pay
  • Uniform Allowance

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Oakdale Police Department

Police Sergeant

Maximum of $134,959 with all incentives
(Advanced P.O.S.T cert., BA, Bilingual 17.5%)

Police Sergeant New

  • Oakdale, CA. COWBOY CAPITAL of the World!
  • Full-time – As of July 2025, maximum of $134,959 with all incentives (Advanced P.O.S.T cert., BA, Bilingual 17.5%)
  • Category: Public Safety / Law Enforcement
  • Department: Oakdale Police Department
  • We have a state-of-the-art UAV program, Real Time Crime Center and live 911

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