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Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court

County of San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States


Salary:

$85,306.00 - $114,433.80 Annually
Location :

County of San Diego, CA
Job Type:

Regular - Full time
Job Number:

26575701L
Department:

Sheriff
Division:

Detention Oper Area 2
Opening Date:

01/01/2026
Closing Date:

Continuous

Job Summary
We're HIRING experienced law enforcement professionals for our

Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral.
About the Position
Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Court Services are assigned to one of two bureaus: Detentions or Court Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs-Detentions/Court Services perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of supervision and control of inmates, court services, and other duties as assigned. Read the completethat includes minimum requirements, physical characteristics, license requirements, and working conditions.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible

Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.
Relocation Pay up to $15,000
Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
Minimum Requirements At The Time Of Application

Possession of a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate awarded upon graduation from the County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy.

OR ;
Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (ACO) with less than a three (3) year break in service.

AND

Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the California POST PC 832 Arrest (40 hours)

AND

Firearms (24 hours) Course (total of 64 hours) and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion with less than a three (3) year break in service. OR;
Successful completion, at any time, of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with less than a three (3) year break in service in one of the following Penal Code categories:
830.1 Sheriff's, Marshals, City Police, San Diego Unified Port District Harbor Police, etc.; 832.2(a) California Highway Patrol; 830.2(d) Member of University of California Police Department; 830.2(e) Member of California State University and College Police Department
830.3l(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police; 830.3l(h)Harbor or Port Police.
OR; Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
OR; Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, 3; or the four-part reserve format training modules A, B, C, & D for the regular Basic Course within the last three years.
OR; Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC);

AND :
Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of application; AND
U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
Note:

For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy on letterhead. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the academy. There will be no waivers of the above requirements. Experience in the United States military service is highly desirable. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy, may apply.
In Addition To The Above, Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements At The Time Of Application
(a) Must be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.

(c) Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.

(d) Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Condition Of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff's Department employees.
Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements At The Time Of The Selection Interview And Background Investigation Processes

(a) Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.
(b) Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).
(c) Possession of a valid California class C driver's license prior to appointment.

Application Process

STEP 1:

Complete the online application form providing correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions and attach qualifying documentation outlined above. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Applicants must submit copy of P.O.S.T. certificate, P.O.S.T. waiver, re-certification or letter from P.O.S.T. academy with application in order to meet minimum qualifications and be invited to continue to next step in the recruitment process.

STEP 2:

If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral, you will be invited to schedule yourself for the Qualifications Shoot examination.

Note:

Once scheduled, you will NOT receive a reminder to appear to the qualification shoot. Please note the date and time of your exam when you schedule yourself. This is your responsibility.

UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, as determined by the application screening, the Department of Human Resources will notify you via e-mail. If you receive this email, you will not be eligible to take the Qualifications Shoot examination.
Evaluation
Applicants must successfully pass Qualifications Shoot examination to be

placed on the 12-month eligibility list

for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

Summary Of The Overall Evaluation Process

Completion of online Application and Supplemental Questions
Qualification Shoot Examination, Pre--Screening Orientation - Refer to the description below to obtain more information on the Qualification Shoot Exercise. Candidates who successfully pass the Qualification Shoot Examination will attend a Pre-Screening Orientation. Candidates may be invited to participate in the background investigation and selection interview processes listed below.Applicants must successfully pass the Qualification Shoot and Pre-Screening Orientation in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff Lateral.
Comprehensive Background Investigation which takes a minimum of four to six months to complete.
Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam and Employment Interview.
Selection Interview conducted by Sheriff's sworn management.
Psychological Evaluation conducted by a County appointed Psychologist.
Medical Exam conducted by a County Physician.

Please Note: Steps 3-7 may be completed out of order
Qualification Shoot Examination (Firearms Testing)

Test Components:
30 total handgun (HG) rounds - 26 hits (on target) to pass
4 total shotgun (SH) rounds - 3 hits (on target) to pass
Scored as Pass/Fail
Two attempts permitted
Course of Fire:
Handgun only

03-Yard Line: (03) rounds DOMINANT/STRONG hand only point shooting
03-Yard Line: (03) rounds SUPPORT/WEAK hand only point shooting
05-Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
05-Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
07-Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold
10-Yard Line: (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level hold
10-Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold
Shotgun only

Patrol ready the shotgun with (4) rounds
10-Yard Line: (03) rounds (on target)
Chamber the fourth round, but DO NOT FIRE. Safely unload the chambered round, and make the shotgun safe

Contact Information
The Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at or, Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via e-mail at .
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01

Applicants are required to complete Step 1 by completing and submitting this online application

before

appearing for the Qualification Shoot examination for Deputy Sheriff Detention/Court Svcs-Lateral. Do you understand this information?

Yes
No

02

Are you at least 18 years of age as of the date of this online application for Deputy Sheriff Lateral?

Yes
No

03

QUALIFYING TRAINING.

Have you successfully completed a certified California POST-approved basic academy OR are currently enrolled in a California POST-approved academy?

Yes
No

04

List the name and location of the academy you attended.
05

Do you possess a United States high school diploma or GED certificate; OR do you possess a two-year or a four-year degree from an accredited United States college or university?

Yes
No

06

Select the type of current and valid State of California POST, STC, or BSCC certificate that you currently possess.

Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
STC or BSCC from County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy
STC or BSCC from another agency or academy
I do not possess any of these certificates

07

Is a copy of your POST certificate, academy certificate, letter in good standing, POST waiver, or POST re-certification attached to your application? Note: This is required documentation for applicant consideration.

Yes
No

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: The County of San Diego does not sponsor employment.

Yes
No

09

Are you willing to designate California as your principal residence throughout employment as a law enforcement officer?

Yes
No

10

Do you possess the ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English in a fluent, clear, and understandable manner?

Yes
No

11

Do you possess a valid California driver's license, OR, if you currently reside in a state other than California, are you willing and able to obtain a valid California driver's license?

Yes
No

12

Please list the state and license number.

If you do not possess any driver's license, please write N/A.
13

The following are working conditions associated with this role.

Select which of the following working conditions you are willing to comply with throughout employment as a law enforcement officer?

(Check all that apply)

Will work shifts during irregular business hours including evenings, early morning hours, weekends, and holidays
Will work on a full-time basis as a Sheriff sworn position
Will work overtime hours (defined as an excess of eight hours per day)
Will wear a uniform and comply with the grooming and appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office (Examples: hair neat, clean and well-groomed; beards not allowed; mustaches trimmed and neat; and jewelry minimally observable
I cannot adhere to one or more of the listed working conditions

14

Please enter the last four digits of your social security number in the space below. This is used only for applicant identification purposes and will be kept confidential.
15

The following are working conditions associated with this role.

Select which of the following working conditions you are willing to comply with throughout employment as a law enforcement officer?

(Check all that apply)

Will be responsible for own reliable transportation to and from work
Will accept assignments to work at any location within the County of San Diego; and travel within and outside of the County region when on assignments
Will enforce all laws without hesitation
Will be willing and able, as a law enforcement officer, to use deadly force, via the use of a handgun or other weapon, to protect themselves and/or other persons, if justifiable by existing laws and departmental policies and procedures
I cannot adhere to one or more of the listed working conditions

16

A valid Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certificate and ability to carry a firearm are required and must be maintained throughout your employment as a Deputy Sheriff with the San Diego Sheriff's Department.

Are you willing to accept these terms?

Yes
No

17

How did you FIRST become aware of this opportunity that led you to come to the governmentjobs.com/SD County website and apply?

Help us use advertising dollars wisely.

Print Advertising
Indeed
Google/YouTube
Social Media
LinkedIn
Referral - County Employee
Referral - Deputy Sheriff
Referral - Other Law Enforcement
Recruiting Vehicle
College / High School Presentation
Career Fair
Military Related
Gym/ DMV TV
Radio / TV Advertisements
Community Event
Sporting Event
Other

18

For the above question, please share the specific job board, referral, or person so we can recognize them. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
19

Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: County employees may be eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard-to-recruit positions that are then hired.

Yes
No

20

If you responded "Yes" to "Referral - County Employee", in the space provided please list the name of the referring County employee.

Write "n/a" if not applicable.
Required Question