What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Custody Assistant position at San Bernardino County?
The Job
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to top step
3% salary increase effective 2/22/25 and 2/21/26*
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Custody Assistants, who perform a variety of support functions in a law enforcement detention center, which includes working around and with inmates, visitors, and law enforcement officers.
For more detailed information, view the Sheriff's Custody Assistant job description.
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: 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. Facility: Sheriff's Custody Assistants 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. Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance of up to $550.00 per year (depending on assignment requirements). 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: No experience required.
Selection Process
Examination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online written assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by filing 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 and submit your application. 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 .
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to top step
3% salary increase effective 2/22/25 and 2/21/26*
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Custody Assistants, who perform a variety of support functions in a law enforcement detention center, which includes working around and with inmates, visitors, and law enforcement officers.
For more detailed information, view the Sheriff's Custody Assistant job description.
- Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Sales Tax Collections performance.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required.
Selection Process
Examination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online written assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Proofreading and Data Comparison
- Office Procedures and Computer Usage
- Basic Arithmetic and Cashiering
- Public Contact and Interpersonal Skills
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by filing 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 and submit your application. 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 .
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