Sheriff's Lieutenant (County Promotional)

The Job

*** This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Sergeants. ***



The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Lieutenants who direct and supervise the operations of a small specialized unit within the Sheriff's Department, or serve as assistant to the commander of a station, court division, custodial facility, or major investigative division. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list of candidates.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Lieutenant job description.

Apply by submitting a fully completed:

• Online Application, uploaded Promotional Resume and Supplemental Questionnaire

Fully complete the information requested to clearly demonstrate possession of the requirements. The information you provide will be used to verify and evaluate your job qualifications.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact any of the following:

• Laura Morales (909) 387-6041, laura.morales@hr.sbcounty.gov
• Jamie Knutzen (909) 387-6144, jknutzen@hr.sbcounty.gov
• Human Resources - Employment, 175 West Fifth Street, First Floor, (909) 387-8304

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Applicants must be currently employed in a regular full-time position with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as a Sheriff's Sergeant, and have at least two (2) years of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Sergeant as of the filing deadline of April 03, 2026.

NOTE: On your application, clearly differentiate between Sergeant experience and prior experience.

Certificates: Indicate any certificates you possess, including certificates for Bomb/Arson and for Aviation; include certificate number and expiration dates. Those who list specialized certificates on the application may be considered for specific positions.

Selection Process

Resume : All applicants must upload their resumes to their online application and submit both by the filing deadline, 5:00 pm, Friday, April 03, 2026 , to be considered in the promotional process.

The resume template and instructions are available in Starlink under Templates - Promotional Templates. Please ensure you use the Resume Template that includes all areas listed for the examination.

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of promotability based on a departmental review of the applicant's resume, which should highlight competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Supervision
• Leadership and Training
• Planning and Problem Solving
• Professional Conduct and Development
• Verbal and Written Communication

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and uploaded resume by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 03, 2026 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application and resume, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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 onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Safety Management & Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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