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Job Description
The Job
*** This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporals. ***
The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Sheriff's Sergeants who supervise a group of deputies and/or detective/corporals engaged in law enforcement activities. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list.
For more detailed information, review the Sheriff's Sergeant job description.
Apply by submitting a fully completed:- On-line Application and Supplemental Questionnaire
Fully complete the information requested to clearly demonstrate possession of the requirements. The information you provide will be used to verify and evaluate your job qualifications.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact any of the following:- Jennifer Salinas (909) 387-5839, jennifer.salinas@hr.sbcounty .gov
- Jamie Knutzen (909) 387-6144, jknutzen@hr.sbcounty .gov
- Human Resources - Employment, 175 West Fifth Street, First Floor, (909) 387-8304
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Applicants must be currently employed in a regular full-time position with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as a Sheriff's Detective/Corporal, and have at least thirty (30) months of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporal as of the filing deadline of April 11, 2025.
Note: Clearly differentiate between current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporal experience and prior experience.
Certificates: Indicate any certificates you possess, including certificates for Bomb/Arson and for Aviation; include certificate number and expiration dates. Those who list specialized certificates on the application may be considered for specific positions.
Selection Process
The Examination is expected to be administered the week of May 5 - 15, 2025 at a location in the San Bernardino area. Confirmation of date/time/location of the examination will be sent approximately one week after the filing date of this recruitment.
The Written Multiple Choice Test (weighted 35%) will cover the following topics:- Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills
The Writing Exercise/Work Simulation (weighted 25%) will be administered on a computer on the same date/time as the Written Test; it will be evaluated only for those candidates who are successful on the Written Test. Candidates must be successful on the Written Test and the Writing Exercise/Work Simulation to have the Promotional Evaluation scored.
The Promotional Evaluation (weighted 40%)will be a competitive evaluation of promotability, based on a departmental review of applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities. Only those candidates who are successful on the Written Test and the Writing Exercise/Work Simulation will have the Promotional Evaluation scored.
Final grades will be based on a combination of the Written Test, Writing Exercise/Work Simulation, and the Promotional Evaluation.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 11, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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.
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. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Safety Management & Supervisory Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits*, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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