Sheriff's Custody Specialist (SCA Promotional)

The Job

*** This promotional recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Law and Justice Office Assistants in a Custody Assistant role. ***

You r County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

PRIORITY REVIEW DATE 5:00 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025 .

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for a promotional opportunity for current Sheriff's Department Law and Justice Office Assistants in a Custody Assistant role interested in advancing to Sheriff's Custody Specialists. Sheriff's Custody Specialists 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 requires interaction and engagement with inmates.

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

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 $700.00 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.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Must be a current Law and Justice Office Assistant with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, performing duties in a custody assistant role.

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 reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. PRIORITY review date 5:00 PM, Friday, October 3, 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 as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an on-screen 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.

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, 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 Information (Download PDF) .

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

Technical & Inspection 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/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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