Top 33 Police Jobs in San Diego, Ca

Sheriff's Detentions Nurse
San Diego County Sheriff's Office —San Diego County, CA
- $111,259.20 - $128,856.00 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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POLICE RECRUIT
City of National City, CA —National City, CA
- $79,879.40 - $98,061.60 a year
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
2d
Police Officer Cadet
San Diego State University —San Diego, CA
- $3,934 - $6,418 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Recruit
City of El Cajon, CA —El Cajon, CA
- $38.55 - $46.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
7d
POLICE DISPATCHER
City of National City, CA —National City, CA
- $6,412.27 - $7,794.15 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- High school diploma or GED
2d
Campus Police Officer
San Diego Unified School District —San Diego, CA
- $7,329.54 - $9,818.31 a month
- Online Application
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
Police Recruit
City of Chula Vista, CA —Chula Vista, CA
- $6,599.47 - $8,021.69 a month
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Writing skills
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
Sheriffs Program Coordinator
County of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $114,046.40 - $131,268.80 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Finance
6d
Police Dispatcher
San Diego Unified School District —San Diego, CA
- $34.01 - $45.58 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Health insurance
Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified)
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Deputy Sheriff Cadet-Detentions/Court Services
County of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $78,707.20 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Program Coordinator - San Diego Police Department - 901 (Unclassified)
City of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $189,500 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
9d
Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee
County of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $81,785.60 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
Police Dispatcher / Records Technician (Substitutes) - 2026-2027
MiraCosta College —Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
- $37.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- University
Police Officer (Recruit Level)
City of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $76,169.60 - $79,705.60 a year
- 10 hour shift
- Surgery
- High school
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Police Support Assistant I (Substitutes) 2026-2027
MiraCosta College —Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
- $29.43 an hour
- Residential
- University
- Entry level
Police Dispatcher
California State University —San Diego, CA
- 12 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified)
San Diego State University —San Diego, CA
- $6,418 - $9,468 a month
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer I
City of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $85,404.80 - $93,724.80 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Surgery
- High school
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher
County of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $74,048 - $100,360 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Conflict management

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Sheriff's Detentions Nurse

San Diego County Sheriff's Office -
San Diego County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$111,259.20 - $128,856.00 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Nursing
RN License
BLS Certification
Correctional experience
Geriatrics
AED Certification
Nursing

Full Job Description

Sheriff's Detentions Nurse is an entry/journey level professional registered nurse class allocated only to the Sheriff's Department. Incumbents independently perform the full scope of medical and mental health nursing functions within the department. Incumbents must operate under established procedures and protocols, Standardized Nursing Procedures, and within the legal scope of practice as described by applicable state laws, department rules, regulations and policies. This class provides routine and emergency nursing services to inmates of detention facilities operated by the Sheriff's Department.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. 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.

Education/ or Experience:

Valid California Registered Nurse License is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain such license will be cause for dismissal; AND;
A current CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) card is required by the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain certification may be cause for dismissal.

Blind Applicant Screening Information:
The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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.

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.

Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.

Desirable Traits:

Nursing experience in correctional, psychiatric, geriatric, critical care, and emergency setting.
Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP) certification is highly desirable.
Communicates effectively, is a knowledge worker, customer-focused, can hold self-accountable, is a problem solver and is innovative, demonstrates ethical behavior, values and respects others, leverages resources, is driven to excel, and is supportive of change.

Working Conditions:

Work environment is in a locked detention facility with all inmate encounters done in the presence of a deputy
Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases
Incumbents may be exposed to inmates with psychiatric illnesses and whose behaviors are unpredictable
Incumbents may be subject to inmate patients withdrawing from illegal substances who may be verbal abusive
Incumbents may be subject to work rotating shifts (Morning, Mid-day, and Night), holidays, and weekends.

Background Qualifications:

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
Felony convictions will be disqualifying
Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency
Prior to appointment candidates WILL be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, polygraph or other examination or test

Evaluation Process:

Qualified applicants will be placed on a 12-month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications.

All required documents must be submitted immediately with your application in order to determine your eligibility to compete. 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $111,259.20 - $128,856.00 per year

Benefits:

457(b)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

San Diego County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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