Deputy Sheriff-Lateral-23574601L- San Diego County

Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to one of three bureaus: Detentions, Court Services, or Law Enforcement Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience.

Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol, court services, investigations, arrest, apprehension, supervision of inmates, and other duties as assigned.

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.
 

• New Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.
• Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
• Helicopter Pilot - up to 12.5% of base pay
• Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer - 5% of base pay
• Sheriff's Rural Enforcement Program Assignment - 10% of base pay
• In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
• Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
• Diving Premium - $4.40 per hour
• Handling of Explosive Device/Substance Premium - up to 10% of base pay
• Motor Officer Premium - 7.5% of base pay
• Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
• Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Fire/Life Safety Premium - 5% of base pay

***Effective September 9, 2022, 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:
1. Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy;
OR;
2. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion.
OR;
3. 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;
4. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
OR;
5. Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T.
OR;
6. 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.

Note:For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy, on letter head, confirming enrollment, and graduation date. Eligibility for POST certification must be active for at least one year beyond the date of application. 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.

• 30 total handgun (HG) rounds – 26 hits (on target) to pass
• 4 total shotgun (SH) rounds - 3 hits (on target) to pass, then administratively unloading of fourth (chambered) round
• Scored as Pass/Fail
• Two attempts permitted

To obtain additional information on the pay steps, benefits, educational incentives, and department provided equipment, refer to the Sheriff's website by clicking here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via e-mail at [email protected]; or the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at [email protected].

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

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all. 

 

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