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Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking experienced applicants to fill positions as Deputy Sheriff's who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon the level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, with the courts, on patrol, or in crime investigations.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Sheriff job description.

NOTE:  This Deputy Sheriff - Lateral recruitment targets applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher.
 
Those interested in a career in law enforcement 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.
 
Applicants who have completed a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy but have NOT been employed and received a CA POST Basic Certification may qualify for Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service.  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 Sheriff's 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 County's 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.

(Salary range above includes possession of CA POST Advanced Certificate.)
Experience:  One (1) year of law enforcement experience as a Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Deputy Marshal, or District Attorney Investigator.

- AND - 

Certificate:  Must possess a current California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate.  All applicants not currently employed by a California law enforcement agency must have been so employed within the last three (3) years or possess a current California POST Requalification Certificate. Copies of all certificates must be attached to this application.

 
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 Sheriff's Department and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com. Applicants are highly encouraged to visit our Sheriff's Recruitment Center

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

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