Posting number: 26-19543-02
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Job classification: Sheriff's Service Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Public Safety
Recruitment banner for Sheriff's Service Specialist and Sheriff's, SB County logo, with two Sheriff's Service Specialists in the background.
The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Service Specialists who perform a variety of specialized assignments in support of law enforcement functions at a local Sheriff's Station, which requires interacting and working with the public and community. Sheriff's Service Specialists receive citizen inquiries and requests for law enforcement service at a public counter, over the telephone, and in the field; respond to minor, non-injury traffic collisions and take reports; interview the public, victims, and other involved parties to obtain the facts related to minor accidents or crimes; and serve as representatives of the Sheriff's Department to the public, promoting citizen cooperation and participating in crime prevention education activities.
For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Service Specialist job description.
This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, including Victorville, Hesperia, and the Morongo Basin. Please ensure you indicate the cities that you are willing to accept employment under the agency-wide questions section.
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement.
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: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
4) Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance of up to $550.00 per year.
5) 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.
Option A - Six (6) months of full-time equivalent work experience which involved public contact; working directly and interacting with the general public on a daily basis. Experience must be clearly described in detail on the application.
Option B - Six (6) months of experience as a law enforcement Explorer/Cadet.
Experience working with inmates in a court, detention, or correctional facility is desirable.
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:
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 on Friday, September 18, 2026. 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 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, 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county that for two consecutive years has led the nation in awards for innovation, efficiency, and outstanding public service. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being in fulfillment of the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 23,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support.
