County of San Bernardino, CA
Sheriff's Custody Specialist (SCA Promotional)
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$51,230.40 - $70,387.20 Annually Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-19467SCAPROMO-03 Department:
Sheriff/Coroner Opening Date:
09/29/2025
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 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
Instructions:
The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list.
Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement. 02
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Are you a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant in a custody assistant role?
Yes, I am a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant in a CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee in a NON-CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am a former San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee that served in a CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am not currently employed as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee.
03
How long have you been employed as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant/(SCA) in a custody assistant role?
0 - 3 months 3 - 6 months 6 - 12 months More than 12 months None of the above.
04
Current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Employment Status:
If you are currently employed with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, list your current assignment and employee ID number. If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
Example 1: SCA, ABC123 Example 2: Law & Justice OA in custody role, ABC321 05
Shift Availability:
I am willing to work all shifts: day, night, weekend, rotating, swing.
I am available to work all shifts as described. I am NOT available to work all shifts as described.
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand. 08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question
$51,230.40 - $70,387.20 Annually Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-19467SCAPROMO-03 Department:
Sheriff/Coroner Opening Date:
09/29/2025
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 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
Instructions:
The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list.
Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement. 02
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Are you a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant in a custody assistant role?
Yes, I am a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant in a CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am a current San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee in a NON-CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am a former San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee that served in a CUSTODY ASSISTANT role. I am not currently employed as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's employee.
03
How long have you been employed as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law and Justice Office Assistant/(SCA) in a custody assistant role?
0 - 3 months 3 - 6 months 6 - 12 months More than 12 months None of the above.
04
Current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Employment Status:
If you are currently employed with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, list your current assignment and employee ID number. If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
Example 1: SCA, ABC123 Example 2: Law & Justice OA in custody role, ABC321 05
Shift Availability:
I am willing to work all shifts: day, night, weekend, rotating, swing.
I am available to work all shifts as described. I am NOT available to work all shifts as described.
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand. 08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question