Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist II
Salary
$66,788.80 - $91,790.40 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-03129-01
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
07/18/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Sheriffs Department, Scientific Investigations Division, is recruiting for Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialists II who respond to and collect evidence from crime scenes and perform a variety of duties including fingerprinting, photography, and other technical duties while receiving training and mentoring in advanced crime scene techniques, such as, bloodstain pattern analysis and gunshot trajectory reconstruction. This is the advanced trainee level of the series (Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist I, II, and III); incumbents work under general supervision while training and acquiring the knowledge and skills required for promotion to Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist III (up to $98,841 Annually).
For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist II job description.
Note: Applications are also being accepted for Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist I. Review announcement and requirements on our website. A separate application is required for each level.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Promotion: Incumbents are eligible for promotion to Sheriffs Crime Specialist III ($71,926 - $98,841 Annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class. Incumbents must promote within 36 months or be terminated. Regular status can only be achieved at the Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist III level.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) License: 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.
5) Physical: Incumbents must be able to climb up and down embankments, and hike short distances over rough terrain, while carrying up to 40 lbs.; work in inclement (hot/cold/wet) weather; and be able to work while wearing an Air Purifying Respirator (APR).
6) Medical: Incumbents must pass a yearly medical exam to verify the ability to wear an APR.
7) Training: This is the second trainee level in the series; incumbents work under general supervision and respond to crime scenes.
8) 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: One (1) year of full-time work experience with a law enforcement agency with primary responsibility for crime scene investigations that includes processing latent fingerprints, collecting, documenting, and photographing evidence at crime scenes. (All qualifying experience must be obtained in the field at crime scenes.)
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in criminalistics, forensics, or a related physical or natural science, which includes at least 9 semester (12 quarter) units from courses in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and college-level mathematics (trigonometry is preferred). A list of completed college coursework or transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.
Note:
Degree and/or coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Criminal Justice courses will not be considered as they are not classified within the physical or natural sciences.
Desired Qualifications
An ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in:
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 31, 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 and submit your application. 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 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.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to 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.
EEO/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 within one week of a 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. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection 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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: I qualify for Sheriffs Crime Scene Specialist II under which of the following:
Experience and/or education(must be clearly detailed on the application and supplemental application.
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Indicate the areas in which you have experience: Select all that apply.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience with a law enforcement agency with primary responsibility for crime scene investigations that includes processing latent fingerprints, collecting, documenting, and photographing evidence at crime scenes. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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Describe your field experience processing evidence at crime scenes. Include ALL of the following:Employer nameYour Position TitleYears of FIELD EXPERIENCE (Start/End dates for field assignments)PERCENT OF TIME spent responding to crime scenesTYPES of crime scenes you respond to and specific tasks performed
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List your Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Coursework:
Include the following: Course Title, Course Number, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Example: Crime Scene Investigation II, FORS 450, CSUSB, 3 semester units.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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List your Evidence Collection Coursework:
Include the following: Course Title, Course Number, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Example: Evidence Collection, FORS 450, CSUSB, 3 semester units.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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List your College-level Mathematics Coursework:
Include the following: Course Title, Course Number, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Example: Trigonometry, Math 150, SBVC, 3 semester units.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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If you have less than 2 years of full-time qualifying experience, List your thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in criminalistics, forensic or police science, or a related physical or natural science.
Include the following: Course Title, Course Number, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Example: Trigonometry, Math 150, SBVC, 3 semester units.
(NOTE: Failure to list coursework will result in elimination from the process if you do not have 2 years of qualifying experience.)
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A".
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AVAILABILITY: I am willing to work all shifts: day, night, weekend, graveyard, on-call, rotating, swing, as well as holidays and overtime. I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for all shifts. I further understand that refusal to accept or work an assigned shift will remove me from the eligible list and/or terminate my employment.
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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.)
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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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