Community Services Officer-26574806
Salary
$53,580.80 - $65,936.00 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26574806
Department
Sheriff
Division
Law Enforcement Southeast
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service to the public?
Are you ready to have the best of both worlds, being out in the field and in an office environment?
If so, the Sheriffs Office is waiting for you.
Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 of the salary range, $53,580.80 annually.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2027 - 4.17% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.17% Market Adjustment)
About the Position
The Sheriffs Office is looking for someone to join their team as a Community Services Officer. This is a uniformed non-sworn position performing a variety of para-professional law enforcement support duties in either law enforcement stations or court services.
We are looking to fill positions in North County as soon as possible; however, additional locations throughout the county are also available.
Depending on which option you are appointed to, your duties may include:
Law Enforcement - receive and respond to citizen inquiries and requests for law enforcement service at a public counter, over the phone, and in the field; operate County vehicles and equipment and coordinates vehicle towing; assist with DUI checkpoints.
Detentions/Court Services - serve civil process, including subpoenas, summons and notices in the field throughout the County, process citizens through weapons screening stations at courthouses entries and ensure and maintain order and quiet in and around the courtrooms.
Click the following link for the complete Community Services Officer job description including examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, and more information regarding the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma OR G.E.D., AND
Six (6) months of experience in a field or office environment which involves public contact, information exchange, and clerical work
OR Six (6) months as a law enforcement Explorer AND
Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Note: Please attach a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D. to your application. This requirement is subject to verification at the time of hire.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work Experience and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Conditions 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.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.? Please attach a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D at the time of application. This requirement is subject to verification at the time of hire.
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Are you at least eighteen (18) years old? OR Will you be eighteen (18) years old at time of appointment?
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Do you have at least six (6) months of experience in a field or office environment which involved public contact, information exchange, and clerical work AND / OR Do you have six (6) months as a law enforcement Explorer? If "Yes", be sure your employer, job title, dates of employment, and related duties are listed in the Work Experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
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Do you have full-time or part-time paid experience working in a law enforcement setting? If "Yes", be sure your employer, job title, dates of employment, and related duties are listed in the Work Experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
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Please select the following option that accurately reflects your face-to-face customer service experience. Be sure your employer, job title, dates of employment, and related duties are listed in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Do you have work experience where you handled challenging or irate customers in-person?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, describe your work experience where you handled challenging or irate customers. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A" in the space below.
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Would you consider working for a law enforcement agency?
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Please indicate your assignment preference below: Select all that apply.
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Please note: This job classification does NOT have the option to telework or offer a hybrid work location schedule. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge that you understand this position will be working onsite, both in the field and in an office setting.
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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" below.
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.