Deputy Sheriff Detentions & Court Services

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A Detentions / Courts Deputy Sheriff provides a full range of security and custodial functions within the detention and court facilities. He/she maintains security in the courtrooms and premises and preserves order among spectators and participants during court proceedings.

Location Assignments

Initially, upon graduating from the Academy, you will be assigned to a detention facility in one of the following geographical areas:

Downtown San Diego
Otay Mesa
Santee
Chula Vista
Vista

After serving at a detention facility for one year you may submit a transfer request to the Court Services Bureau. The county courthouses are located in the following geographical areas:

Chula Vista
El Cajon
Downtown San Diego
Kearny Mesa
Vista

Specialized Positions

As a Deputy Sheriff for a detention facility or courthouse, you may apply for the following specialized positions (Note: Specialized positions with a asterisk * are part of the Career Assessment Process (CAPS)):

Backgrounds Investigator* - Conduct background investigations on all prospective sworn Detentions/Court employees and others as required
Court Deputy - Ensure that all inmates attend court as scheduled
Detentions Investigator* - Investigate crimes that have been committed within the detentions facilities
Facilities Development Team* - Work with private agencies, local and state government in the development of new detention facilities
Inmate Worker Deputy - Select and supervise inmate workers
Jail Population Management Deputy* - Perform inmate classifications, house inmates in the appropriate locations, using computer resources, and criminal histories
Jail Information Management System (JIMS) Deputy* - Manage the Jail Information Management Computer System
K-9 Deputy* - Trained and highly skilled dogs are used to assist deputies in the detection and apprehension of suspects
Operations/Administrations Deputy - Assist the command staff in the day-to-day operation of the jail
Recruiting* - Recruit qualified candidates from all segments of the community for a career as a Deputy Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Courts
Training Coordinator - Coordinate the training program in each jail
Training Officer - Train new Deputies in jail operations
Court Training Officer - Train new Deputies in court operations
Transition Team* - Work with a team of deputies, supervisors and other staff to institute new policies and procedures in a newly constructed detention facility
Transportation Deputy* - Operate various vehicles for transporting inmates

Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Courts Cadet wage is based on a 40 hour work week. Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Courts wage is based on a 42.5 hour work week.

Upon graduating, you move to step 1 as Deputy Sheriff Detention/Courts. Then, in six months, you move to step 2. Then, six months later, you move to step 3.

Have a College Degree? Deputies with a Bachelor Degree qualify for a 5% pay increase after 4 years of service.

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