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Job Summary
Bring Your Team Attitude to Help Shape a First Class Experience! The Sheriff's Office is hiring for Detention Processing Supervisor
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This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $66,040.00 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2027 - 3.97% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 0.97% Market Increase)
Detention Processing Supervisors (DPS) serve as frontline leaders overseeing the intake and processing of individuals in custody. Responsibilities include ensuring all protocols align with applicable laws, judicial directives, sentencing guidelines, and internal departmental policies and procedures. This role works in locked County detention facility that is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be willing to work any rotating shifts, on holidays or weekends.For more information on this job description, please visit the Detention Processing Supervisor job classification page.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
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.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
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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 these values is infused throughout our operations. The County also embraces a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Read more about the Strategic Plan for more information.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for San Diego County Sheriff's Department is Chuck Callahan.
Welcome to the San Diego Sheriff's Office website. The Sheriff's Office provides public safety services to 4,200 square miles of unincorporated San Diego County, nine contract cities, and eighteen Indian Reservations. We manage the county jails and provide security to the courthouses. I invite you to discover the services that we provide and the amazing work that is done every day by our staff as we keep our communities safe.
Kelly Martinez, Sheriff
Main Office:
John F. Duffy Administrative Center
9621 Ridgehaven Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-974-2222