Detention Processing Technician-26300209

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego is hiring a Detention Processing Technician for the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Detention Processing Technicians support the criminal justice system by overseeing the intake and release of incarcerated individuals and maintaining current custody records. They interpret legal documents, calculate time served according to local and state sentencing guidelines, and interview individuals in person to collect personal information. The role involves regular interaction with courts, attorneys, investigators, law enforcement agencies, and the public, as well as using electronic databases to research criminal histories, prior convictions, arrests, and outstanding warrants.

The position is based in a locked County detention facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Incumbents must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, and may interact with inebriated, uncooperative, or emotionally disturbed persons. The County describes the ideal candidate as ethical, reliable, customer-service oriented, communicative, respectful, adaptable, discreet with sensitive information, and effective in collaborative team environments.

The position is eligible for appointment at step 1, with an annual salary of $57,553.60. A 4.20% increase to base pay is anticipated in June 2027. The anticipated start date depends on successful completion of medical screening or another mutually agreed-upon date.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of full-time, progressively responsible clerical experience; or six months of that experience and completion of an administrative or office certificate program from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.
• Willingness to work any and rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness; felony convictions may be disqualifying, and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment medical screening, including fingerprinting; additional background screening may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication abilities and commitment to customer service.
• Respect for others, excellence, collaboration, and ongoing learning.
• Ethics, reliability, discretion with sensitive information, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intake and release of incarcerated individuals.
• Maintain current custody records.
• Interpret court and other legal documents.
• Calculate time served based on local and state sentencing guidelines.
• Conduct in-person interviews to collect essential personal information.
• Interact with courts, attorneys, investigators, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Use electronic databases to research criminal histories, prior convictions, arrests, and outstanding warrants.
• Book and release incarcerated persons in a locked detention facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed