The Job ***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR MORONGO BASIN LOCATIONS ONLY*** The
Sheriff's Department is recruiting for
Sheriff's Custody Specialists who monitor inmate movement and behavior, and assist sworn law enforcement personnel in the control and supervision of prisoners within a Sheriff's detention facility, which necessitates interacting and working with inmates.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will fill immediate vacancies for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Patrol Stations in the
MORONGO BASIN.
For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Custody Specialist job description.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to top step 3% salary increase effective 2/22/25 and 2/21/26* *Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Sales Tax Collections performance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Availability: This department is a "24/7" operation. Applicants must be available for
all shifts, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. The incumbents will be required to work rotating, night, weekend, day, on call, and graveyard shifts, as well as holidays and weekends. Including mandatory overtime.
3) License: Employees in this class may be required to use County vehicles for transportation of documents and materials. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
4) Facility: Sheriff's Custody Specialists usually perform most duties in areas protected from prisoners by glass or screens within locked security facilities. Employees may be required to remain at the facility during their meal period.
5) Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance up to $700 per year.
6) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsNo experience required. Desired QualificationsExperience working with inmates in a court, detention or correctional facility is desirable.
Selection ProcessExamination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the
online written assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communication Skills
- Interpersonal & Public Relations Skills
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by
5:00 pm, Friday, January 17, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted
, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific