Technical Support- Public Defender Office

Technical Support- Public Defender Office

Salary

$35,152.00 - $62,400.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Temporary or Extra-Help

Job Number

26-16409PDPSE-01

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

09/26/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

Join Our Team!

The San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office is seeking a Technical Support professional to join the team as a Public Service Employee (PSE). This role supports both internal and public-facing digital platforms, including website design, layout, usability, and overall functionality. The ideal candidate will bring experience in website development, social media strategy, multimedia production, and the creation of communications and marketing materials. The position plays a key role in producing written, digital, social media, and multimedia content that advances the department's communications, outreach, and marketing goals.

Example Of Duties:

• Creates public-facing digital content, including graphics, photography, video, audio, written content, and social media.
• Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite to create marketing and informational materials to advance the Public Defender's mission.
• Designs, develops, and maintains the department's websites.
• Collaborates with department staff to improve website functionality, visual design, and the user experience.
• Provides support to the technical and media services teams.

Please refer to the Public Service Employee job description.

Public Service Employees (PSEs) are recurrent, non-regular, limited positions. Candidates are at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not retain regular status.

PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE

The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a county department that is staffed with attorneys licensed by the State Bar of California. The attorneys who handle cases in court are called Deputy Public Defenders. In addition to attorneys, the Public Defender employs Investigators to fully investigate cases handled by the Department. The Department also has a staff of social workers and support staff to provide the best representation for clients.

The Public Defender will be appointed to represent any criminal or civil commitment defendant who cannot afford to hire an attorney, unless the office has a legal conflict of interest with that defendant's case. The Public Defender represents adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes, and persons facing involuntary civil commitment for mental disorders or commitment under the Sexually Violent Predator statute.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a leader in innovation, developing and implementing programs to operate more efficiently and improving individual lives. Using a holistic approach, the Public Defender seeks to increase client opportunities for achieving self-sufficiency. In addition to providing legal defense, our agency also seeks to arrange client access to social service programs and assistance with receiving alcohol and drug rehabilitation services and counseling for mental health issues.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: 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: Six (6) months of experience using or supporting a variety of computer systems that includes substantial use of computer equipment, mobile devices, and desktop software (such as spreadsheets, word processing, and multimedia editing), or performing a range of desktop support tasks, including diagnosing and resolving technical issues with workstations, mobile devices, related applications, network resources, printers, and other technical equipment.

Education Substitution: Completion of six (6) semester units or nine (9) quarter units of college-level coursework in web development, graphic design, multimedia, communications, marketing, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience.

A copy of your transcripts is required and must be attached.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date. The recruitment will close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified candidates will be referred directly to the department.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to 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.

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.

Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.

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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) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s)(the latter if applicable). Employers 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 statements.

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EDUCATION: Do you possess at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units of completed college course work in web development, graphic design, multimedia, communications, marketing, or a closely related field?

• I possess at least six (6) semester, or nine (9) quarter completed units of coursework in a related field as indicated above.
• I possess more than six (6) semester, or nine (9) quarter completed units of coursework in a related field as indicated above.
• No, I do not possess six (6) semester, or nine (9) quarter completed units of coursework in a related field as indicated above.
• I possess an Associates degree or higher in one of the related fields as indicated above.

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Did you remember to include a copy of your transcripts?

• Yes
• No

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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).

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

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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.

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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