What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATOR (Extra-Help) position at COUNTY OF FRESNO?
Position Description
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.
Please Note: Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do no obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Samples of Duties
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements as listed with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
Six (6) years of full-time, paid law enforcement experience equivalent to that gained as a Deputy Sheriff, one (1) year of which involved 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, one (1) year of which involved conducting investigations.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. In addition, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; 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.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
Please Note:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process, and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
Special Sheriff's Investigator positions are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (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 EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. 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
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.
Please Note: Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do no obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Samples of Duties
Please click here to view the Samples of Duties.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements as listed with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
Six (6) years of full-time, paid law enforcement experience equivalent to that gained as a Deputy Sheriff, one (1) year of which involved 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, one (1) year of which involved conducting investigations.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. In addition, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; 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.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
Please Note:
- It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
- Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
- A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- 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 of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
- Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process, and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
- Tentative Interview Dates: May 26, 2026
- The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
Special Sheriff's Investigator positions are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (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 EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. 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