SPECIAL SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATOR (Extra-Help)
County of Fresno, Fresno, CA, United States
Overview
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 26, 2026
The
Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office
invites applications for the position of
Special Sheriff\'s Investigator (Extra-Help) . Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting confidential investigations into the background of prospective employees consistent with California Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements. Incumbents are not Peace Officers and will not make arrests or take law enforcement action; this is a civilian investigative position.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Please click here to view the Samples of Duties. Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Responsibilities
Specify and document background information on prospective employees in alignment with applicable standards. Conduct confidential background investigations and compile findings for review by the department. (Note: This is a civilian investigative role; incumbents do not perform law enforcement actions.)
Qualifications
Experience : Six (6) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Deputy Sheriff or in a public correctional agency, with one (1) year involving conducting investigations.
OR Six (6) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Correctional Officer in a public correctional agency, with one (1) year involving conducting investigations.
License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other : Selected candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities and must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. Investigations may include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. Other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. After filing, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
Required Application Materials
A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application submitted online, including:
All relevant work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
A valid driver's license number.
Supplemental Questionnaire
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
Submissions must be received by the closing date and time. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Selection Process
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4, applicants may be required to complete an examination process. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
Reasonable Accommodations
Special Sheriff\'s Investigator positions are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity. This group includes positions requiring light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the ADA and FEHA. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Jose Rubio
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INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 26, 2026
The
Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office
invites applications for the position of
Special Sheriff\'s Investigator (Extra-Help) . Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting confidential investigations into the background of prospective employees consistent with California Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements. Incumbents are not Peace Officers and will not make arrests or take law enforcement action; this is a civilian investigative position.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Please click here to view the Samples of Duties. Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Responsibilities
Specify and document background information on prospective employees in alignment with applicable standards. Conduct confidential background investigations and compile findings for review by the department. (Note: This is a civilian investigative role; incumbents do not perform law enforcement actions.)
Qualifications
Experience : Six (6) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Deputy Sheriff or in a public correctional agency, with one (1) year involving conducting investigations.
OR Six (6) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Correctional Officer in a public correctional agency, with one (1) year involving conducting investigations.
License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other : Selected candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities and must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. Investigations may include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. Other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. After filing, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
Required Application Materials
A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application submitted online, including:
All relevant work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
A valid driver's license number.
Supplemental Questionnaire
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
Submissions must be received by the closing date and time. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Selection Process
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4, applicants may be required to complete an examination process. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
Reasonable Accommodations
Special Sheriff\'s Investigator positions are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity. This group includes positions requiring light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the ADA and FEHA. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Jose Rubio
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