Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service
Salary
$80,641.60 - $133,286.40 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-04196P-01
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
03/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
The Job
The Sheriffs Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriffs who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Deputy Sheriff job description.
Note: This Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service recruitment targets applicants who have completed, or are close to completing, a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and who have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification.
Applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher may qualify for Deputy Sheriff - Lateral. Visit our website to view the job bulletin and submit your application.
Those who have not attended a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy should apply for Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Visit our website to view the job bulletin and submit your application.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Deputy Sheriffs must:
1) Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
2) Be a United States citizen.
3) Pass San Bernardino Countys safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test.
4) Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony.
5) Have a valid California driver license.
6) Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
7) Participate in mandated in-service training.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Incumbents receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,200/year.
Minimum Requirements
Option A: Possession of a current California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Applicants must attach a legible copy of their California POST Basic Academy completion certificate to the application to qualify under this option.
Option B: Current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with graduation expected within the next four (4) months. Copies of current enrollment letters with expected graduation date must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.
Option C: Possession of current California POST Regular Reserve Level I, II, III certificates; or current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Reserve Academy Level I course with possession of Level II & III certificates. Copies of all certificates must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.
NOTE: Eligible applicants who are required to complete the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Training Academy will be hired as Sheriff Trainees, with an hourly rate of $31.60 - $34.20 in an unrepresented unit while attending the Academy, and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of the Academy.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have high personal and professional standards, good decision-making skills, and be mentally and physically ready to handle the rigors of academy life.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com. Applicants are highly encouraged to visit our Sheriffs Recruitment Center.
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: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a weekly basis. For priority consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. (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 and submit your application. 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 onscreen 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 Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Safety Unit
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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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. Your certificate MUST be attached to the application at time of submission.
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ELIGIBILITY: Select the option below in which you qualify for Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service:
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PRIOR APPLICATION: Have you submitted an application for Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department under your current, or another profile within the last six (6) months?
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PRIOR DISQUALIFICATION: Have you been disqualified in the background process for the position of Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department within the last year?
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BACKGROUND: The following questions are designed to assess your suitability for employment with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department based on your personal background. Please answer each question truthfully, and to the best of your knowledge. This information will be used to determine whether or not you will be invited to participate in the examination process for Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service.
NOTE: The information you provide in this section will only used in conjunction with your Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service Application, and will not be shared with any other party outside of this process without your expressed written consent.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony per California Government Code 1029?
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Are you currently on any type of criminal probation?
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Have you been arrested with the case still pending?
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Have you been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the last two (2) years?
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Have you used methamphetamine or cocaine in the last five (5) years or injectable anabolic steroids (other than doctor-prescribed) in the past twelve (12) months?
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Have you used hallucinogens, including psilocybin (psychedelic), MDMA, or ecstasy, in the last five (5) years?
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Have you ever used PCP, LSD, heroin, fentanyl, or opium?
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Excluding the use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, have you EVER engaged in any of the activities listed below involving drugs, narcotics or illegal substances, including prescription drugs without a prescription?
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If you answered YES above, indicate which activities (mark all that apply):
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Other than cannabis, have you used any narcotics, controlled substances, or drugs within the last six (6) months?
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Have you ever injected any form of illegal narcotics?
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Have you ever been convicted of Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse?
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Have you ever been convicted of obstructing or resisting arrest of a peace office as an adult?
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Have you been terminated, or resigned in lieu of termination from a law enforcement agency within the last year?
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To help better serve all our applicants, please tell us how you heard about career options with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. Select all that apply:
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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).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails 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, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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 www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs