Fire Prevention Officer

The Job

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District's Office of the Fire Marshal , is inviting Fire Prevention Officers (FPO) to join our team. FPOs perform a variety of complex fire prevention, inspection and code enforcement duties for residential, commercial and industrial occupancies. FPOs also perform vegetation inspections in the Wildfire Risk Areas; conduct the more complex residential, commercial and industrial inspections; perform special event inspections; and conduct fire prevention-related education programs. Additionally, FPOs research, prepare and issue fire and life safety notices, corrections and permits; provide technical assistance to the public, members of the Department, and other agencies; may perform public information and damage assessment duties; and perform minor plan reviews.

Applications are also being accepted for Fire Prevention Officer Trainee . Interested applicants must file a separate application.

For more detailed information, review the Fire Prevention Officer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 12 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Specialized Fire Services Unit .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Must successfully complete a background check prior to assignment.
Work Hours: May occasionally require working overtime, weekends, and/or holidays for special inspections.
Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.
Travel: Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Certifications: Must obtain California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector I certification within 12 months of hire or may be terminated.

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 BOTH Certifications and Experience requirement:

CERTIFICATES: Please attach certificates to application.

Must possess California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D course or equivalent course certificates.

Equivalent Certificates:

CSFM

• Fire Prevention Officer (or Fire Prevention Officer 1A, 1B & 1C course certificates)

CSFM, Pro Board, NFPA, DOD, or ICC

• Fire Inspector I

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EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of work experience with the primary responsibility of performing fire inspections related to fire prevention, fire protection, building and safety, code enforcement or closely related field; experience must include a working knowledge of fire protection, and life safety codes, ordinances, standards, and inspection practices pertaining to building use, design, and construction.

NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in prevention, planning, building and safety codes and ordinances, code enforcement, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm systems, as well as any experience as a lead worker.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a related college degree and CSFM Fire Inspector I and II Certifications. The fully-qualified candidate will have a proven ability of reading comprehension skills, interpreting complex passages and applying complex code regulations fairly and appropriately; and will possess excellent customer service skills, communicating effectively with the public, and demonstrating a drive to excel while working both independently and as part of a cohesive team. This prepared candidate will possess knowledge of fire suppression and alarm systems, and in-depth knowledge of various codes and ordinances pertaining to fire and life safety related to building design, construction and site development, acquired through diverse work experience as a Fire Inspector.

Selection Process

Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore 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 the deadline. 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 your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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 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.

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, 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 (PDF) 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Specialized Fire Services MOU

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 .

A summary of benefits is provided below. 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/ .

Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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