Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel -
Government
Police Officer
Deputy Sheriff‑Detentions/Court Services‑Lateral
We're HIRING experienced law enforcement professionals for our Deputy Sheriff‑Detentions/Court Services‑Lateral.
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.
- communicates effectively
- knowledge worker
- customer‑focused
- values and respects others
- drives to excel
- teamwork and collaboration
- continuous learning
- demonstrates ethical behavior
- supportive of change
- 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
OR
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
- 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 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 BSCC, or a STC.
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.
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.
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