| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $65,208–$91,769.60 Per Year |
Sheriffs Training Specialist II (County Promotional)
Salary
$65,208.00 - $91,769.60 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-19498-01
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
09/05/2026
Closing Date
9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, 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 your work history.
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.
The Sheriffs Department is recruiting for Sheriffs Training Specialists II, to develop, update, and oversee instructional and training programs for law enforcement and support personnel. Sheriffs Training Specialists II analyze training needs to develop and design training materials; research and review mandated law enforcement training requirements; write, prepare and update course outlines, lesson plans and handouts, including test construction and selection of appropriate audio-visual aids; network to coordinate seminars, training, and instructors with outside vendors and other department personnel; and present employee development presentations to Executive Staff, Division Commanders, and various employee groups.
For more detailed information, view the Sheriffs Training Specialist II job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
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) Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination.
3) Uniform/Additional Information: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance of up to $550.00 per year.
4) Certification: May be required to acquire certification in weaponless defense and firearms.
5) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
6) 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.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet one (1) of the following experience options:
Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriffs Training Specialist I or equivalent classification in a California law enforcement agency.
Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for delivering a formal staff training program in a law enforcement agency.
Note: On-the-job training and mentoring experience is not considered formal training.
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education, behavioral science, or business/public administration. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application unless candidate possess a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field.
Substitution: An additional year of experience as described above or a P.O.S.T. Academy Instructor Certificate Course certification or higher may substitute for the required education. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience:
Selection Process
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 accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2026.
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.
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 of qualifications and will be used to determine your final score and placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Qualifying Experience: Select the option that best describes your qualifying experience.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
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Qualifying Education: Select the option that best describes your qualifying education.
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Coursework: If you do not have a bachelors degree in education, behavioral science, or business/public administration, you MUST list your completed college coursework. Include the following: Course Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Example: MGMT 350, Administrative Communications, CSUSB, 4 quarter units.
Transcripts may be attached to the application in lieu of the coursework list.
If this does not apply to you, indicate "NA."
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Indicate the P.O.S.T certification(s) you possess.
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Describe your experience developing, coordinating, and monitoring training for law enforcement personnel. Include the law enforcement personnel job titles and subjects/topics.
If this experience does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience developing lesson plans and training curricula.
If this experience does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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Describe your networking and coordination with guest instructors/lecturers/trainers; include your methods and experience in determining subject matter and qualifications of the trainer; also include your determination of success (objectives/goals met, cost effective, etc.).
If this experience does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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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 with your application is current, secure 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. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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