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Are you a responsible person who enjoys working with youth, loves nature & outdoor activities, and passionate about education & encouraging youth to succeed? 

Apply Now: Open Until Filled  (interviews begin March 5th) 

Hourly rate: Please see attached Job flyer (PDF)

Summer Day Camps

Looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and having fun outdoors! If entering your senior year of high school, are in college or beyond, this could be a perfect fit. Our five all-day summer camps run from June 17 to August 16, with staff training beginning June 10. Serving children ages 4-12 at multiple locations, these positions serve as role models to youth campers throughout the Conejo Valley, leading arts and crafts, recreation games, swimming, hiking and more!

Locations throughout Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park

Weekdays 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Positions: Camp Director, Senior Camp Counselor, Camp Counselor, Facility Attendant, Recreation Aide

Community Centers
Work with a variety of age groups teaching classes and assisting with special events

Locations: Borchard, Conejo, Dos Vientos, Teen Center and Thousand Oaks Community Center

Positions: Recreation Leader, Facility Attendant, Recreation Aide

Open daily, flexible work hours

Day Camps for individuals with disabilities
Serving youth, teens and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

Locations: Old Meadows Center, Janss Market Place

Positions: Camp Directors, Camp Counselors, Recreation Aide

Weekdays 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM 

Aquatics
For Lifeguard & Swim Instructor jobs see www.crpd.org/aquatics and scroll down to Employment Opportunities
 

Qualifications Summary

Camp Directors- 30 college units completed preferred, with at least 1,500 hours of related experience
Senior Camp Counselor- 15 college units completed preferred, 500 hours of related experience preferred
Recreation Leader- 15 college units completed preferred, 500 hours of related experience preferred
Camp Counselors- High School Diploma (or GED), 250 hours of related experience preferred
Recreation Aide- Must be at least 16 years of age and provide a work permit, if applicable

Successful candidates must pass Department of Justice fingerprint and
Tuberculosis (TB) screening clearances prior to the start of employment.  

Find your purpose by obtaining a career in law enforcement with the City of Simi Valley!

We are looking for those who share a passion to protect, serve, interact, and problem-solve and make Simi Valley safe. We are committed to providing superior police services, that promote a safe community and encourage community partnerships. 

**Paid training provided!**

The Police Officer Trainee is the entry-level position for those who have not yet attended the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training academy. The academy is a six month long process and the first step in your law enforcement career. After successful completion of the academy, officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws.

Trainee's starting salary is $29.50 hourly (while attending the academy), plus excellent benefits.

**Opportunity for Growth Built-in!**

Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, promotion to Police Officer and salary increase to $33.71. In addition, officers receive pay incentives such as educational pay and POST Intermediate or Advanced Certification pay. The possibilities are endless! 

The Simi Valley Police Department offers excellent benefits, training and advancement opportunities and special assignments. We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in law enforcement. The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Most of our medical plans (available through CalPERS) are fully paid, including family coverage with no monthly premium expense to the employee. There are 12 plans to choose from, including the PORAC plan (for Sworn personnel only).

We also value our officers by offering a 4/10 work schedule and flexible time off to encourage a healthy work/life balance. 

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school or a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test.   

Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire; a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements; and be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

 Application process (must meet departmental requirements consecutively for each section):

• Complete online application through CalOpps.
• Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination after application is submitted or within one year prior to submitting your application. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to schedule your exam today!
• Or if you have taken a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry-level examination (PELLET B) and achieved a passing T-Score of 45.0 or better within the last twelve months, submit your results to jobs@simivalley.org to by pass the NTN exam.

Testing process:

• Upon passing a written examination, candidates will be contacted through email to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). 
• Candidates who complete PHQ's in an appropriate and timely manner will be invited for an oral interview with Background Detectives and placed on an eligibility list based on interview ranking.
• Top Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening.
• A Physical Agility testing will include:
  • Phase I:
    • 99 Yard Obstacle Course (time limit 25 seconds).
    • Body Drag (165 pounds) (time limit 14 seconds).
    • Chain Link Fence (time limit 10 seconds).
    • Solid Fence (time limit 13.5 seconds).
    • One Mile Run (time limit 10 minutes).
• Chief's Final Oral Interview.

Please refer to the job flyer for additional benefits information, disqualifying factors and much more.

Join our team!

The Police Department is looking for Police Officers who under general supervision, are responsible for the performance of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws, to carry out special assignments as necessary, and other related duties as assigned.

Details:

• This position participates in a 4/10 work schedule.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Salary range $33.71 - $51.29 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• To view the full job description, click on the link:

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. College course work in police science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.

Experience: Completion of a P.O.S.T.-certified training academy.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record. Possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate within one year of employment.

Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire. Must be a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements. Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

The Community: The City of Lincoln is a rapidly growing community with a population of 46,000+. It is located northeast of Sacramento, just minutes from I-80 and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The small-town atmosphere features affordable housing, nearby lakes, three local golf courses, and nearby hunting.
THE POSITION:
The purpose of this program is to augment full-time staffing in the City of Lincoln Firefighting program, but mostly the intent is to provide opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary for a candidate to gain employment in the fire services industry. The non-sworn Reserve Firefighter will gain the valuable work experience needed to obtain the California State Firefighter I certification. The City of Lincoln will benefit from producing well trained reservists who assist the department with the gained skills, knowledge and abilities. The Reserve Firefighter will receive on-going training.