| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $75,483.20–$106,308.80 Per Year |
Safety and Risk Control Specialist*
Salary
$75,483.20 - $106,308.80 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-19009-01
Department
Risk Management
Opening Date
08/22/2026
Closing Date
9/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Safety and Risk Control Specialist* to create and implement safety, health and loss control programs for specific county departments. These positions develop and implement department safety and loss prevention programs; write programs and procedures related to risk management, loss prevention and environmental compliance; measure performance; monitor department safety program goals and objectives; perform safety inspections; monitor risk potential, recommend corrective action plans and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; advise employees and supervisors on accident prevention and safety matters; investigate claims of injury and property damage; review incident reports; inspect accident scenes; photograph and collect evidence; and analyze data to determine cause of accident.
For more detailed information, refer to the Department Risk Control Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates. A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:
OPTION 1:
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organizations loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
OPTION 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution. Transcripts must be attached to the application.
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organizations loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION: Degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
EXPERIENCE: General loss prevention experience (e.g., Retail Loss Prevention, Security Staff) is not considered qualifying experience. Qualifying experience must be specific to the identification, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, safety, and illness/injury prevention programs.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Skilled in:
Ability to:
Desired Certifications:
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
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 detailed descriptions of your experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, September 4, 2026.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
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 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 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.
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. Review the Veterans Preference Policy for information and instructions to request Veterans Preference points.
Review the County Employment Process for more information.
Administrative Services 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 competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.
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Qualifying Options: Indicate the qualifying option you meet.
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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
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Qualifying Experience: Describe your work experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organizations loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience compiling safety/loss data, developing reports, and implementing loss prevention strategies.
Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience developing and implementing industrial hygiene and Cal-OSHA related programs.
Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience in conducting indoor air quality, exposure assessments, and incident investigations.
Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Do you have experience with Cal-OSHA citations and letters of allegations?
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Indicate which of the following industries and/or regulations you are familiar with or have experience. Check all that apply. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.
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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, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. For detailed instructions, download the PDF file. 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.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs