What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Corrections Officer/Trainee position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR APPLE VALLEY VACANCIES
JOIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH!
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Officers who perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of pre and post adjudicated youth in the department's detention centers and treatment facilities located in San Bernardino County.
Multiple vacancies available : Full-time roving assignment shifts available on a 24/7 schedule.
Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest level within the series.
*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for all levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:
* Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer Trainee
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Corrections Officer Trainee job description.
* Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Corrections Officer job description.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at https://sanbernardinocountyprobation.org/ .
TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT
Probation Corrections Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer upon successful completion of the CORE Academy. Incumbents must be promoted after successful completion of the CORE Academy or be terminated.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and incumbents must enroll in, and successfully complete, a continuum of force training program, which includes the San Bernardino County Probation Department CORE academy, arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, use of pepper spray, and the detention training officer (DTO) program.
Work Environment: Positions in this classification may work in custodial and/or community-based environments and must be able to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include the physical restraint, apprehension, and control of potentially violent or combative wards in order to ensure the safety of staff, wards, and the public. Incumbents must maintain the physical capability necessary to safely perform these essential functions as a condition of employment.
Work Schedule: Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities Rovers are provided with a minimum of two (2) hours notification prior to their shift assignment on the scheduled workday.
Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.
Sponsorship: 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
Applicants must be 21 years of age (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below) AND meet both the education and experience requirements for one the following options:
Position
Education
Experience
Probation Corrections Officer Trainee Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Probation Corrections Officer Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer or Probation Officer for a California County Probation Department, The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons; experience must be comparable or higher than a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer, Probation Officer II with Peace Officer status OR successful completion of San Bernardino Probation Corrections Officer Trainee status.
PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:
Selection Process
Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of October 19, 2026 OR October 26, 2026
* Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited. Candidates will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to self-schedule for an available exam session. Emails to self-schedule an exam session will be sent after the application deadline.
There will be a proctored online written assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Written Communication
Reading Comprehension
Applying Rules
Basic Math
**YOU MAY ONLY TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.**
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.
If you need 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.
Test Preparation: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination.
Applicants must be successful in the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.
Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test will continue in the background process.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and 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 .
Specialized Peace Officers 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.
Closing Date/Time: 10/5/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR APPLE VALLEY VACANCIES
JOIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH!
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Officers who perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of pre and post adjudicated youth in the department's detention centers and treatment facilities located in San Bernardino County.
Multiple vacancies available : Full-time roving assignment shifts available on a 24/7 schedule.
Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest level within the series.
*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for all levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:
* Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer Trainee
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Corrections Officer Trainee job description.
* Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Corrections Officer job description.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at https://sanbernardinocountyprobation.org/ .
TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT
Probation Corrections Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer upon successful completion of the CORE Academy. Incumbents must be promoted after successful completion of the CORE Academy or be terminated.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and incumbents must enroll in, and successfully complete, a continuum of force training program, which includes the San Bernardino County Probation Department CORE academy, arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, use of pepper spray, and the detention training officer (DTO) program.
Work Environment: Positions in this classification may work in custodial and/or community-based environments and must be able to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include the physical restraint, apprehension, and control of potentially violent or combative wards in order to ensure the safety of staff, wards, and the public. Incumbents must maintain the physical capability necessary to safely perform these essential functions as a condition of employment.
Work Schedule: Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities Rovers are provided with a minimum of two (2) hours notification prior to their shift assignment on the scheduled workday.
Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.
Sponsorship: 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
Applicants must be 21 years of age (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below) AND meet both the education and experience requirements for one the following options:
Position
Education
Experience
Probation Corrections Officer Trainee Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Probation Corrections Officer Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer or Probation Officer for a California County Probation Department, The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons; experience must be comparable or higher than a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer, Probation Officer II with Peace Officer status OR successful completion of San Bernardino Probation Corrections Officer Trainee status.
PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:
- Be successful on the Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation.
- Pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be on court ordered probation ( or have been within the last year ).
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire ( Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing ) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent.
- Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework if applicable.
- Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess PC 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their PC 832 certificate.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031at the time of hire.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver License. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered.
- Pass a treadmill and medical test.
Selection Process
Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of October 19, 2026 OR October 26, 2026
* Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited. Candidates will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to self-schedule for an available exam session. Emails to self-schedule an exam session will be sent after the application deadline.
There will be a proctored online written assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Written Communication
Reading Comprehension
Applying Rules
Basic Math
**YOU MAY ONLY TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.**
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.
If you need 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.
Test Preparation: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination.
Applicants must be successful in the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.
Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test will continue in the background process.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and 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 .
Specialized Peace Officers 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.
Closing Date/Time: 10/5/2026 8:00 AM Pacific