| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $39,811.20–$54,974.40 Per Year |
Health Services Assistant - Law Enforcement
Salary
$39,811.20 - $54,974.40 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-08038LE-02
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
11/07/2026
Closing Date
11/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
San Bernardino County is currently recruiting for Health Services Assistants to assist professional healthcare staff with the implementation of health programs to adult population (Sheriffs) or juvenile/youth population (Probation) patients in a locked correctional facility. Duties include preparing clients and assisting professional staff with exams and procedures, collecting patients specimens, teaching and encouraging development of good basic health habits and preventative care; assisting professional staff with care coordination, as needed; maintaining office supplies and equipment; providing assistance with scheduling appointments for health and dental services; and maintaining client charts.
For more detailed information, refer to the Health Services Assistant job description.
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time vacancies in the Sheriffs and Probation departments as they occur. Select the appropriate availability and type of appointments you are willing to accept in the supplemental questionnaire.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: These positions may be assigned to locked detention facilities. Candidates are required to pass an extensive background investigation that includes interviews, fingerprinting, and a polygraph.
Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.
Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED, or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
In addition to the education requirement listed above, applicants must also qualify under one (1) of the following:
Option A: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience directly assisting professionals in providing health or social services. Your experience must include working in a medical or social services front or back office and performing intake interviews to determine eligibility for medical or social services.
Option B: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program (front and back office) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program resulting in a certificate. A legible copy of the MA or CNA certificate must be submitted by the filing deadline. You may attach an electronic copy to your online application -OR- email an electronic copy to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: Law Enforcement HSA I/Certificate Attachment.
Option C: Successful Completion of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate from the SBC Career Path Builder Program. A copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application or submitted by the filing deadline.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to convey basic privacy practice laws, ability to complete enrollment paperwork, and communicate basic health information and education; excellent interpersonal/customer service skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint); and knowledge of community resources. The ideal candidate will also have experience in working with the community, especially with pregnant/breastfeeding women and/or substance abuse disorders.
English/Spanish bilingual skills are highly desired. For consideration of bilingual assessments, applicants must indicate bilingual ability on the application. Employees may receive additional compensation for utilizing such skills when allocated to a bilingual position, as approved by the department. Bilingual testing may be required.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. 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 require technical assistance, please 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.
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, 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 (PDF) within one week of a 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.
Technical & Inspection 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.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and description of duties performed. Also provide the title of your position(s), if applicable. Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Background Check and/or Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and possible polygraph testing is required for this position. Are you willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?
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Education: Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
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Qualifying Options: Indicate the option under which you qualify:
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Experience: Describe and indicate your full-time equivalent experience you have directly assisting professionals in providing health or social services in both medical front and back office and performing intake interviews to determine eligibility for medical or social services including the dates of employment, employer name, and duties performed. Note: Experience must also be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Medical Certificate(s) - Indicate certificate(s) received:
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Certificate Information: If you are certified as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Nursing Assistant (CNA), provide the name of the issuing agency, certificate number, and the expiration date (if applicable) in the answer field below.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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If qualifying under Option B or C: You must submit a legible copy of the certificate that you possess. Indicate the manner in which you submitted your certificate:
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Special Skills: Indicate the following areas you have at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience (Select all that apply.):
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Special Skills: If you indicated experience in the above question, provide a detailed response explaining your experience, which employer the experience was obtained, and the dates in which you performed the indicated duties. Note: Experience must also be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Indicate the type of appointment you are willing to accept. Select all that apply Note: Extra-Help positions do not attain regular county status but some assignment may be full-time hours.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs