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Sheriff's Custody Specialist

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2025
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 Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Custody Specialists who monitor inmate movement and behavior, and assist sworn law enforcement personnel in the control and supervision of prisoners within a Sheriff's detention facility, which necessitates interacting and working with inmates.  

The resulting eligible list from this recruitment will be used for future vacancies at the Sheriff's detention facilities throughout the county.  

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

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Sales Tax Collections performance. 

Click HERE to Learn More About the EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE 
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF 
RETIRMENET PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage 
- Vision: Employee Coverage 
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs 
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses 
 - Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
 cash-out option
- 40 Hours of administrative Leave 
- 40 hours annual leave 
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays 
- Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension 
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!  
457(b) Deferred plan w/ Match
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program 
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts 

Click HERE to Learn About our Modified Benefits Option and hour you can Boost your Base Pay by an additional $1.75/hour
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
1) 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.
2) 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. 
3) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
4) Facility: Sheriff's Custody Specialists 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.
5) Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance up to $550.00 per year.
6) 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.No experience required. Experience working with inmates in a court, detention or correctional facility is desirable.
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:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Written Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal & Public Relations Skills

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email.

Application ProcedurePlease complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on February 14, 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 your application and consider applying before the posted deadline date.  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 submittedyou will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

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 emailApplicants 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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