Sheriff's Custody Specialist

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Sheriff’s Department is recruiting Sheriff’s Custody Specialists to monitor inmate movement and behavior and assist sworn law enforcement personnel in supervising inmates within a detention facility.

Eligible lists may be used for future vacancies countywide, including the Morongo Basin. Applicants should indicate cities they are willing to work in and prepare for a comprehensive background check and polygraph as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience working with inmates in a court, detention or correctional facility is desirable.
• Background check and polygraph are required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmate movement and behavior.
• Assist sworn law enforcement personnel in controlling and supervising inmates.
• Work in detention facilities within secured areas.
• Interact with inmates as part of daily operations.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal & Public Relations

Job description

The Sheriff's Departmentis recruiting for Sheriff's Custody Specialists who monitor inmate movement and behavior, and assist sworn law enforcement personnel in the control and supervision of inmates 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.

This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, including the Morongo Basin. Please ensure you indicate the cities that you are willing to accept employment under the agency-wide questions section.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

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: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

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: 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 Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on October 23, 2026. 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 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 [phone]. 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 and 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 Policy.

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