City of Thousand Oaks

The City of Thousand Oaks, located in Ventura County near the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, is a thriving municipality of about 129,000 resident

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Company facts

Founded
1964
Employees
1,000
Headquarters
United States
Type
Government

About

The City of Thousand Oaks, located in Ventura County near the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, is a thriving municipality of about 129,000 residents. As a government employer, it offers a wide range of public services—including public safety through its highly regarded Police Department and Fire District, community planning, and management of extensive open‑space assets featuring 120 miles of trails and 15,000 acres of protected land. The city also operates the award‑winning Civic Arts Plaza, a cultural hub that hosts concerts, theater, ballet, and family programming. Thousand Oaks is recognized for its business‑friendly environment, strong partnership with the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and high quality of life—ranked among the nation’s safest cities with top‑rated schools, parks, and retail options, including the nation’s largest auto mall. These attributes make it an attractive workplace for professionals seeking stability, community impact, and a vibrant, family‑oriented setting.