About the Department

Interested in a unique opportunity to interact directly with San Diego County's diverse population.  
Apply for the Crime Prevention Specialist Today!

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment 

Future Salary Increases 
June 2026 – 4.3% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.3% Market Increase) 

About the Position:

Crime Prevention Specialists perform non-sworn support duties in the areas of education regarding crime prevention methods and techniques on home and business security, property identification, and personal protection for individuals and community groups. Incumbents will be required to make presentations to property owners, schools and community groups on crime prevention. Crime Prevention Specialists are allocated to the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office. Read about this job classification to learn more about the working conditions, essentials functions and career paths.

Education and Experience:

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

1. Six (6) months of full-time work experience preparing program materials, conducting outreach and making presentations to educate the public and community groups for the purpose of promoting crime prevention techniques related to public safety, personal safety, home and business security and community awareness; AND,
2. Nine (9) units of college course work in any of the following disciplines: criminal justice, journalism, speech arts, psychology and sociology.

Blind Applicant Screening 

The Department of Human Resources removes 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. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, shifts and weekends
• To accommodate the needs of the community, evening meetings may require night shift adjustments
• Both office and field environment; work may be in different community facilities across the County
• A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to use their own vehicle for field travel

Evaluation:

Qualified candidates 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. 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.

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

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran’s Preference Policy:

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information. 

Military Skills Translator

Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.  
 

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan .

Disaster Service Worker:

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

Benefits

Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you possess at least six (6) months full-time experience preparing program materials, conducting outreach and making presentations to educate the public and community groups for the purpose of promoting crime prevention techniques related to public safety, personal safety, home and business security and community awareness?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed at least nine (9) units of college course work in any of the following disciplines: Criminal Justice, Journalism, Speech Arts, Psychology, and/or Sociology?

• Yes
• No

03

Is your degree or transcript attached to this application?

Note: the minimum qualifications for consideration require (9) units of college coursework that must be verified.

• Yes
• No

04

Indicate what is the level of education that most closely aligns to your background.

Note: A copy of your transcripts/degree must be attached for full consideration.

• I have an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Journalism, Speech Arts, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related
• I have an Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Journalism, Speech Arts, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related
• I have (9) units in Criminal Justice, Journalism, Speech Arts, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related
• N/A

05

Work primarily takes place in an office environment. Incumbents may work in different community facilities across the County, and may work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, or evenings. Are you willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

06

Indicate which of the following areas you have experience working with. Please check all that apply.

• Training (Classroom & Work Environment)
• Consulting
• Event Planning/Organizing/Coordinating Events
• Facilitating meetings
• No experience

07

Briefly describe your experience above. Indicate your duties, employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment.

If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.

08

Indicate which computer programs you have obtained an intermediate level of proficiency. (Select all that apply. )

Intermediate = Able to perform at least 50% of the software's functions without assistance. Note: You may be subject to a performance test.

• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Word
• Teams
• Canva
• No experience

09

Indicate the areas for which you have experience working. (Check all that apply.)

• Crime Prevention
• Law enforcement
• Public Relations
• Journalism and editorial work
• Marketing
• No experience

10

Briefly describe your work experience in the question above. Include job title, employment dates and your duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A.

11

My preferred location is:

• Carlsbad
• Del Mar
• Encinitas
• Escondido
• Imperial Beach
• Oceanside
• Rancho Santa Fe
• San Marcos
• Solana Beach

12

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Military/Veteran Outreach
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Boards
• Social Media
• Other

13

For the above question, please share the specific job board, referral, or person so we can recognize them Write “n/a” if not applicable.

Required Question

Agency Information

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