Sheriff's Detective/Corporal (County Promotional)

Sheriffs Detective/Corporal (County Promotional)

Salary

$98,238.40 - $147,118.40 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-04204-01

Department

Sheriff/Coroner

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

• This recruitment is open only to current Deputy Sheriffs of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. *

The Sheriffs Department is accepting applications for Sheriffs Detective/Corporal who enforce the law, protect the rights of citizens and conduct complex criminal and specialized investigations requiring a high level of expertise. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list.

For more detailed information, review the Sheriffs Detective/Corporal job description.

Apply by submitting a fully completed:

• Online Application and Supplemental Questionnaire

The information you provide will be used to verify and evaluate your job qualifications. Fully complete the information requested to clearly demonstrate possession of the requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Applicants must currently be employed by San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department as a Deputy Sheriff and must meet one of the options below, as of the filing deadline:

Option A: Five (5) years as a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff.

Option B: Four (4) years as a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff, which includes one (1) year as a patrol officer.

Option C: Three (3) years as a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff, which includes two (2) years as a patrol officer.

Option D: Three (3) years as a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff, which includes one (1) year as a patrol officer; AND three (3) years of patrol experience gained through working as a POST certified peace officer in a patrol function for another CA POST certified law enforcement agency.

Certificates: Indicate any certificates you possess, including certificates for Aviation, Boating Enforcement, and for Bomb/Arson; include certificate number and expiration dates. Those who list specialized certificates on the supplemental questionnaire may be considered for specific positions.

Location: Indicate if you are willing to accept a promotion to the Colorado River or Trona areas on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Trona is a resident-post position, and requires a minimum 2-year commitment. Only those who indicate a willingness to work in the Trona area will be considered for a vacancy in the Trona area.

Selection Process

Exam schedule: Beginning the week of October 19, 2026.

Candidate Self-Scheduling: Candidates will be able to select their test date and time approximately three weeks prior to the examination.

Confirmation: Confirmation of date/time/location of the examination will be emailed approximately one to two weeks before the examination begins.

The Written Test (weighted 30%) will cover the following topics:

• Laws, Policies, Procedures
• Investigative and Interview Techniques
• Reasoning/Decision Making

A Work Simulation Exercise (weighted 25%) will also be administered, and will be evaluated only for those candidates who are successful on the written test.

The Promotional Evaluation: There will also be a competitive evaluation of promotability (weighted 45%), based on a departmental review of the applicants knowledge, skills, and abilities. Only those candidates who are successful on both the written test and the work simulation exercise will have this evaluation scored. Candidates final grade will be based on a combination of passing scores from the written test, the work simulation exercise, and the evaluation.

Final grades will be based on weighted scores achieved in the of the Written Test, Writing Exercise/Work Simulation, and the Promotional Evaluation.

Application Procedure: As part of the Countys efforts to increase efficiency and conserve resources, we will ONLY be accepting online applications. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, August 24, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure your personal (non-work) email and address provided on this application is always current.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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.

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.

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.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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HOW TO APPLY:

ONLINE ONLY- Fully complete the online Application and this Supplemental Questionnaire, and submit prior to the deadline.

Questions or problems applying online? Contact the HR office before the application deadline at (909) 387-8304.

• I understand that failure to submit a completed application by the stated deadline will result in my application being denied.

02

I am currently a SBSD Deputy.

• Yes
• No

03

Please provide your County Employee Identification (Employee ID) Number.

04

Provide your current duty station (e.g., Victor Valley Station).

05

I qualify under the following option:

• Option A (5 years)
• Option B (4 years, 1 SBSD patrol)
• Option C (3 years, 2 SBSD patrol)
• Option D (3 years, 1 SBSD patrol, 3 other patrol)
• None of the above.

06

I became a Deputy Sheriff (not Sheriffs Trainee) for SBSD on (date - mm/dd/yy):

07

My experience as a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff ON PATROL began and ended . (Enter dates in mm/dd/yy - mm/dd/yy; or "N/A" if not applicable.)

Examples: 04/01/23 - Present 04/01/23 - 08/02/25

08

My 3 years of experience as a patrol officer for another CA POST certified law enforcement agency was acquired at __, and the dates were __ to __ (Name of Agency; mm/dd/yy - mm/dd/yy; or N/A.)

09

I possess the following certification(s), check all that apply:

• Aviation
• Boating Enforcement
• Bomb/Arson
• Other Certification (Describe below)
• None of the above

10

Indicate the following regarding each certification that you possess: Certification Title: Certification Issued By: Certification Expiration Date: Ex.: Boat Patrol Enforcement & Operations CA Division of Boating and Waterways Expires 9/24/2010 or indicate N/A.

11

Are you qualified as an Aviation Crew Chief?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing to take a promotion to the Needles/Colorado River area? Only those who indicate a willingness to work in the River area will be considered for a vacancy in the River area.

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing to take a promotion to the Trona area? This is a resident-post position, and requires a minimum 2-year commitment. As a resident-post position, this assignment is "24/7"; housing and additional compensation are also provided. Only those who indicate a willingness to work in the Trona area will be considered for a vacancy in the Trona area.

• Yes
• No

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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).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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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.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

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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.

• 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

Employer San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs