Sheriff's Training Specialist I (County Promotional)

Job Description

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 Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Training Specialists I, to develop and conduct classroom training, practical hands on instruction and on-the-job training for correctional facility personnel. Sheriff's Training Specialists I prepare materials, course outlines and lesson plans; select training aids and techniques; review, evaluate and incorporate new training methods and materials into existing programs; provide instruction; evaluate knowledge and performance of employees-in-training; ensure technical accuracy of training materials; and evaluate effectiveness of training.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the Sheriff's Department. Current vacancies exist in the West Valley Detention Center.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Training Specialist I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.
Availability: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, nights and rotating shifts.

Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance of up to $550.00 per year.

Certification: May be required to acquire certification in weaponless defense and firearms.

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

Must meet one (1) of the following experience options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as an instructor or facilitator of vocational education or job skills for adults within a formal structured program (e.g., ROP, vocation training, continuing education).

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience in a law enforcement environment that includes responsibility for providing on-the-job training and mentoring employees.

Option C: One (1) year of full-time experience delivering a formal training program to personnel in a law enforcement agency.

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In addition to experience, applicants must also meet the following educational requirement:


Education: 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 the candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field.

Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience as described above -OR- a P.O.S.T. Academy Instructor Certification Course certificate or higher may substitute for the required education. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and computer-based training experience is desirable.

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, October 16, 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.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific