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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions-26462604
County of San DiegoCounty of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $77,584/yr($73,881/yr – $77,584/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 26462604
Department: Sheriff
Division: Detention Oper Area 3
Job classification: SHERIFF'S DETENTIONS LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing
Summary
The County of San Diego is currently recruiting for the position of
Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increase
** June 2027 – 4.70% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the- Board + 1.70% Market Adjustment)
In addition to the base salary, Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
*Earn .80/hr for working evening shift*Earn .80/hr for working graveyard shift
*10% institutional work location premium
*Receive free food in the detention facilities
*Receive an annual uniform allowance
The Sheriff's Office has numerous immediate vacancies and will be scheduling interviews for qualified applicants.
Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview time and should expect to spend at least 40 minutes for the interview. Additional information will be provided prior to the interview. Interview times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you are contacted for an interview, please schedule as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam approximately 2-3 weeks after the interview date.
Sheriff's Detentions LVNs provide nursing care to patients in one of the San Diego County detention facilities. Duties include assisting in clinics, caring and treating individuals with medical or psychiatric conditions, and responding to emergencies. Tasks performed can include but not limited to the preparation and administration of medications, venipuncture, performing simple lab tests, and wound care.
This class differs from Licensed Vocational Nurse in that the latter is found in the Health and Human Services Agency and provides skilled nursing care to patients and clients at mental health facilities, a geriatric/long-term rehabilitation hospital, and public health clinics.
For more information on this job description, please visit the Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurses job classification page.
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
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 weeks 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program and continuing education; AND;
- Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain such license will be cause for dismissal; AND;
- Possession of a current American Heart Association (AHA) accredited CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) card is required at the time of appointment and, must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain certification may be
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