Detention Processing Technician

DETENTION PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Salary: $54,953.60 - $67,579.20 Annually

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE

• June 2026 – 4.70% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.20% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 4.20% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.20% Market Adjustment)

Detentions Processing Technicians play a vital role in the criminal justice system, overseeing the intake and release of incarcerated individuals while maintaining up‑to‑date custody records. They interpret complex legal documents, calculate time served based on local and state sentencing guidelines, and conduct in‑person interviews to collect essential personal information. These employees regularly interact with courts, attorneys, investigators, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.

In addition, they utilize electronic databases to research criminal histories, including prior convictions, arrests, and outstanding warrants—ensuring thorough and informed information is complete and up‑to‑date.

Detention Processing Technicians work in a locked County detention facility that is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be willing to work any and rotating shifts, on holidays or weekends. The current vacancy is at the San Diego Sheriff’s Office.

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The ideal candidate is a skilled professional with strong communication abilities with a commitment to customer service. They show respect for others, strive for excellence, and thrive in team environments that value collaboration and ongoing learning. With a strong sense of ethics and reliability, they handle sensitive information with discretion, adapt well to change, and bring a consistently positive attitude to their work.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews conclude.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre‑employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• 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.

• Eighteen (18) months of full time, progressively responsible clerical experience;
• OR, Six (6) months of the above experience AND completion of an administrative or office certificate program from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.

Note: For your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, or foreign equivalency to your application. Required attachments submitted on or after February 29, 2008 do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.

Incumbents will work all shifts, on holidays, and weekends; with inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally disturbed persons; and in a locked detention facility to book and release incarcerated persons.

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 in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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