New incentives for sheriff's employees

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – There has been no better time to work for or join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The Sheriff's Department recognizes that in today's environment, we need to be competitive in pay and hiring incentives. In collaboration with County Human Resources, we have studied the current marketplace and advocated for several compensation changes.

These changes will cost the department approximately $11 million and will be allocated from the department's existing budget. We understand the importance of retaining our existing staff who have proved to be amongst the best in our...