Job Description
Posting number: 26-19482-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Job classification: Supervising Sheriff's Custody Specialist
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
Former extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
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The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Supervising Sheriff's Custody Specialists to supervise and plan the work of Sheriff's Custody Specialists and support staff assigned to a Sheriff's Detention Center. Duties include evaluating work performance; participating in personnel decisions, including hiring and disciplinary actions; establishing work standards, systems, and office procedures; supervising the monitoring and control of public and inmate movement and activities within a detention facility; maintaining records; compiling information and preparing reports; and resolving unusual and complex problems referred by subordinates.
For more detailed information, view the Supervising Sheriff's Custody SpecialistEXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement.
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) Facility: Supervising 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.Examples of duties
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience performing specialized administrative assignments in a Sheriff's Detention Center ( equivalent to a Sheriff's Custody Specialist in San Bernardino County), processing booking documents, court documents, releases, court returns, and bail bonds.
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Education: Possession of a college degree (Associate or higher) -- OR -- Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college level coursework in administration of justice, criminal justice, behavioral or social science, humanities, public or business administration, or other relevant coursework.
Substitution: An additional twelve (12) months of full-time equivalent office clerical work experience in a legal, law enforcement or corrections environment may substitute for the required education.
A list of completed coursework or legible transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess an Associate degree or higher as described above.
Degree and/or coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Progressively responsible administrative experience, including serving as a Duty Officer in a Sheriff's Detention facility.
- As associate degree or higher in administration of justice or closely related field.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Supplemental information
Examination There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, August 21, 2026
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via emailPlease 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.
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.
Additional Information and Resources:
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
