Harbor Police Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $85,306.00 - $114,433.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26575701L
Department: Sheriff
Division: Detention Oper Area 2
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
We're HIRING experienced law enforcement professionals for our Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral.
About the Position
Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Court Services are assigned to one of two bureaus: Detentions or Court Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs-Detentions/Court Services perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of supervision and control of inmates, court services, and other duties as assigned. Read the completethat includes minimum requirements, physical characteristics, license requirements, and working conditions.
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.
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible

• Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.
• Relocation Pay up to $15,000
• Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
• In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
• Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
• Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
• Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay

Minimum Requirements At The Time Of Application

1. Possession of a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate awarded upon graduation from the County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy. OR;
2. Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (ACO) with less than a three (3) year break in service. AND Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the California POST PC 832 Arrest (40 hours) AND Firearms (24 hours) Course (total of 64 hours) and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion with less than a three (3) year break in service. 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;Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
   OR;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.
   OR;Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC); AND:
4. Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of application; AND
5. U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy on letterhead. 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. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy, may apply.
In Addition To The Above, Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements At The Time Of Application
(a) Must be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
(c) Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.
(d) Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
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.
Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff's Department employees.
Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements At The Time Of The Selection Interview And Background Investigation Processes
(a) Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.
(b) Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).
(c) Possession of a valid California class C driver's license prior to appointment.
Application Process
STEP 1: Complete the online application form providing correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions and attach qualifying documentation outlined above. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Applicants must submit copy of P.O.S.T. certificate, P.O.S.T. waiver, re-certification or letter from P.O.S.T. academy with application in order to meet minimum qualifications and be invited to continue to next step in the recruitment process.
STEP 2: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral, you will be invited to schedule yourself for the Qualifications Shoot examination. Note: Once scheduled, you will NOT receive a reminder to appear to the qualification shoot. Please note the date and time of your exam when you schedule yourself. This is your responsibility.
UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, as determined by the application screening, the Department of Human Resources will notify you via e-mail. If you receive this email, you will not be eligible to take the Qualifications Shoot examination.
Evaluation
Applicants must successfully pass Qualifications Shoot examination to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
Summary Of The Overall Evaluation Process

1. Completion of online Application and Supplemental Questions
2. Qualification Shoot Examination, Pre--Screening Orientation - Refer to the description below to obtain more information on the Qualification Shoot Exercise. Candidates who successfully pass the Qualification Shoot Examination will attend a Pre-Screening Orientation. Candidates may be invited to participate in the background investigation and selection interview processes listed below.Applicants must successfully pass the Qualification Shoot and Pre-Screening Orientation in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff Lateral.
3. Comprehensive Background Investigation which takes a minimum of four to six months to complete.
4. Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam and Employment Interview.
5. Selection Interview conducted by Sheriff's sworn management.
6. Psychological Evaluation conducted by a County appointed Psychologist.
7. Medical Exam conducted by a County Physician.

Please Note: Steps 3-7 may be completed out of order
Qualification Shoot Examination (Firearms Testing)
Test Components:

• 30 total handgun (HG) rounds - 26 hits (on target) to pass
• 4 total shotgun (SH) rounds - 3 hits (on target) to pass
• Scored as Pass/Fail
• Two attempts permitted

Course of Fire:
Handgun only

• 03-Yard Line: (03) rounds DOMINANT/STRONG hand only point shooting
  03-Yard Line: (03) rounds SUPPORT/WEAK hand only point shooting
  05-Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
  05-Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
  07-Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold
  10-Yard Line: (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level hold
  10-Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold

Shotgun only

• Patrol ready the shotgun with (4) rounds
  10-Yard Line: (03) rounds (on target)
  Chamber the fourth round, but DO NOT FIRE. Safely unload the chambered round, and make the shotgun safe

Contact Information
The Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at or, Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via e-mail at .
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Applicants are required to complete Step 1 by completing and submitting this online application before appearing for the Qualification Shoot examination for Deputy Sheriff Detention/Court Svcs-Lateral.Do you understand this information?

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Are you at least 18 years of age as of the date of this online application for Deputy Sheriff Lateral?

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• No

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QUALIFYING TRAINING. Have you successfully completed a certified California POST-approved basic, STC, BOC academy OR are currently enrolled in a California POST-approved academy?

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List the name and location of the academy you attended.
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Do you possess a United States high school diploma or GED certificate; OR do you possess a two-year or a four-year degree from an accredited United States college or university?

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• No

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Select the type of current and valid State of California POST, STC, or BSCC certificate that you currently possess.

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• STC or BSCC from County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy
• STC or BSCC from another agency or academy
• I do not possess any of these certificates

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Is a copy of your POST certificate, academy certificate, letter in good standing, POST waiver, or POST re-certification attached to your application?Note: This is required documentation for applicant consideration.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Note: The County of San Diego does not sp...