Deputy sheriff · Posted Jul 1, 2026
Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral-26575707L
Pay
$85,306 to $114,434$85,306.00 - $114,433.80 Annually
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
$20,000
Laterals
Not stated
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of applicationU.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university.Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.The posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalWe'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 Sheriff's Office 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 complete
job description
that 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.
Training Officer - $100.00 biweekly
Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
Bilingual Premium - $100.00 biweekly
Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
K9 Premium – 5% of base pay
This hard-to-recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided.
Minimum Requirements At The Time Of Application
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.
AND
;
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) with 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 830.31(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police; 830.31(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 Standards and Training for Corrections (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), 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
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the Firearm Qualifications Shoot
Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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
in accordance with the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Medical Screening Manual prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations will 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
Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.
Correctable to at least 20/30. Applicants using eyeglasses or hard contact lenses must have uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100. There is no minimum uncorrected visual acuity requirement for individuals wearing soft contact lenses. All standards are subject to the requirements established by the
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