Sheriff's Property & Evidence Manager

Salary - $78,166.40 - $96,096.00 Annually

Location - County of San Diego, CA

Job Type - Regular - Full time

Job Number -

Department - Sheriff

Division - Law Enforcement Support

Opening Date - 08/21/2025

Closing Date - 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of Sheriff s Property & Evidence Manager. Interviews will be held on September 22 and September 24, 2025. Conditional job offers will be made shortly after the interviews.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE

June 2026 – 4.31% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .81% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 – 3.81% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + .81% Market Adjustment)

Do you have what it takes to safeguard critical evidence behind the scenes? APPLY NOW!

The San Diego County Sheriff s Office is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Sheriff s Property & Evidence Manager.

This position oversees the daily operations and strategic direction of the Sheriff s Property & Evidence Unit, which plays a critical role in supporting law enforcement investigations, judicial proceedings, and public accountability. The Manager ensures compliance with legal standards, chain-of-custody protocols, and departmental policies, while fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and operational excellence.

This position manages four specialized sections:

• Central Evidence Processing
• Warehouse Receiving
• Warehouse Disposition
• Property Investigations

This position is responsible for:

• Supervising and mentoring personnel across multiple operational areas
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance, security, and accountability
• Managing resources strategically to support operational efficiency and integrity

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic leader with a proven ability to drive performance and foster collaboration
• A skilled communicator who provides clear technical guidance and builds trust across teams
• A decisive problem-solver who applies sound judgment and embraces innovation
• Committed to ethical standards, continuous improvement, and organizational change

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This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on public safety operations in San Diego County. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence, integrity, and service.

Qualifying education/experience:

Three (3) years of experience performing property investigations or evidence custodial work preferably in a law enforcement setting. Experience must have included the supervision of subordinate staff.

Note:
One (1) year of the above-mentioned experience may be substituted by the possession of an associate s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in criminal justice or related field.

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 instead of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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 before beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Evaluation:

Qualified applicants will be…