Detention Processing Supervisor-26272809

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking a Detention Processing Supervisor to lead intake and processing of individuals in custody. The role requires frontline supervision, adherence to laws and departmental policies, and promoting teamwork in a 24/7 detention facility.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience within detention or law enforcement settings and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Detentions Processing Technician with supervisory exposure.
• Ability to supervise, communicate effectively and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intake and processing of individuals in custody.
• Ensure all protocols align with applicable laws, directives and policies.
• Promote teamwork and ensure efficient operations in a 24/7 facility.

Skills

Detentions Processing Technician

Supervisory Experience

Court/Law Enforcement Exposure

Job description

Bring Your Team Attitude to Help Shape a First Class Experience!

The Sheriff's Office is hiring for Detention Processing Supervisor

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.

The ideal candidate is someone who can supervise efficiently, communicate effectively, promote team spirit and cooperation and motivate employees to support the goals and vision of the division. They have strong multi-tasking and supervisory skills that can work both independently and in a team environment.

Hiring Process and Timeline

1. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.


2. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.


3. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eighteen (18) months as a Detentions Processing Technician AND one (1) year of prior supervisory or management experience; OR


2. Three (3) years as a Detentions Processing Technician; OR


3. Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a court, detentions or law enforcement setting.

Blind Applicant Screening

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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 asix (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.

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