Jail Officer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in San Diego, CA? The average Jail Officer salary in San Diego, CA is $54,315 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,499 and $60,318. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff - Anamosa , IA

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $20.10 hour ...

Recruitology - 16 days ago

Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 37 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago

Detention Officer

Albemarle District Jail - Elizabeth City , NC

Albemarle District Jail Offers the following benefits to its employees.Vacation/Sick Leave Vacation leave is earned as you progress through your career, starting from the first year. Sick leave is ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Ability to obtain and retain certification as a "jail officer" by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board * Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office must reside within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 50 days ago

What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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48499

60318

54315

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48499

60318

54315

What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $48,499 to $60,318 with the average base salary of $54,315. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,499 to $60,318 with the average total cash compensation of $54,315.

View Average Salary for Jail Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,315	$48,499 - $60,318
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$54,315	$48,499 - $60,318

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Jail Officer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,587 - $60,428	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,732 - $60,608	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,461 - $60,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,802 - $60,695	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,461 - $60,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,250 - $61,252	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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