Supervising Correctional Counselor

County of San Diego

place San Diego, 92101

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

local_atm $87194 - $107099 USD /YEAR

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR

Future Salary Increases
** June 26, 2026 - 5.53% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 2.03% Market Increase)

** June 25, 2027 - 5.03% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 2.03% Market Increase)

This is a Series recruitment and will be open 5/8/2026 - 5/17/2026.

About the Position:

Under direction, Supervising Correctional Counselors provide first-line supervision over subordinate Correctional Counselors conducting counseling in County detention facilities. Incumbents will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing correctional programs such as County Parole, Incarcerated Person Classification, Incarcerated Person Education, Legal Research Services and other education/vocation, religious or psychosocial programs. This class is found only in the Sheriff's Office, Detentions Services Bureau. For a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of this classification, please click here.

Education and Experience:

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, sociology, criminal justice/administration, or other behavioral or social science field; AND;
One (1) year as a Correctional Counselor in the San Diego County's Sheriff's Office or equivalent.

Note: Experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Working Conditions:

Work primarily takes place in locked County detention facilities with restricted access. Work involves frequent travel to locations within and outside of the County. Work involves frequent exposure to computer screens. Work involves constant contact with incarcerated persons who may be potentially upset, hostile, violent, and abusive. Work may involve exposure with incarcerated persons who have communicable or contagious diseases, in which case, the incumbent will be required to wear filters, respirators, or other protective equipment.

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, truth verification or other examination or test.

Evaluation:

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

Blind Applicant Information:

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.

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.

Accommodations:
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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