Supervising Sheriff's Custody Specialist (County Promotional)

Supervising Sheriffs Custody Specialist (County Promotional)

Salary

$56,305.60 - $79,352.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19482-01

Department

Sheriff/Coroner

Opening Date

08/08/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

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.

The Sheriffs Department is recruiting for Supervising Sheriffs Custody Specialists to supervise and plan the work of Sheriffs Custody Specialists and support staff assigned to a Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs Custody Specialist 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) 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 Sheriffs 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.

4) 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

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience performing specialized administrative assignments in a Sheriffs Detention Center (equivalent to a Sheriffs Custody Specialist in San Bernardino County), processing booking documents, court documents, releases, court returns, and bail bonds.

• AND -

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.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Progressively responsible administrative experience, including serving as a Duty Officer in a Sheriffs 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.

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 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 email. 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.

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

Supervisory 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.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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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 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.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Minimum Requirements: Select the response that best describes the requirements you meet for this position.

• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience performing specialized clerical and administrative assignments in a Sheriffs Detention Center AND Possession of a college degree (AA 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- Two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience performing specialized clerical and administrative assignments in a Sheriffs Detention Center AND An additional twelve (12) months of office clerical work experience in a legal office, law enforcement or corrections environment.
• None of the above.

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Education: Do you possess an Associates Degree, or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

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Coursework: If you do not have three (3) years of qualifying experience OR a college degree (AA or higher), you MUST list your fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education, behavioral science, or business/public administration. Course Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.

Example: BioSci 223, Human Physiology and Anatomy I, CSUSB, 5 quarter units.)

Transcripts may be attached to the application in lieu of the coursework list.

If this does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."

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Shift Availability: Applicants must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and may be required to work overtime. Are you able to meet this requirement? I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for all shifts. I further understand that refusal to accept or work an assigned shift will remove me from the eligible list and/or terminate my employment.

• Yes, I AM available to work all shifts.
• No, I am NOT available to work all shifts.

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Sheriffs Custody Assistant Experience: Indicate your dates of employment performing a wide range of clerical support duties within a Sheriffs Detention Facility, such as booking of inmates, inventorying and securing inmates possessions, establishing bail, receiving payments, and issuing receipts. Experience equivalent to a Sheriffs Custody Assistant in San Bernardino County.

Example: San Bernardino County, SCA, 8/3/21 to 10/1/22

If this does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."

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Sheriffs Custody Specialist Experience: Indicate your dates of employment performing a variety of support work and specialized administrative duties within a Sheriffs Detention Facility, such as monitoring and controlling inmate and public movement within the facility; issuing clothing, supervising inmates, preparing inmate records for court appearances; and verifying inmate eligibility for release. Experience equivalent to a Sheriffs Custody Specialist in San Bernardino County.

Example: San Bernardino County, SCS, 11/1/22 - present

If this does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."

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Duty Officer Experience: Describe your experience as a Duty Officer. Include the following: Specific duties performed (e.g., audit booking jackets, process warrants, holds, teletypes, bail bonds, inmate releases.)Employer NameJob TitleDates of Employment

If this 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).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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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.

• I understand.

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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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer San Bernardino County

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Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs