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Office Assistant

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026

ONLY THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
 

Pre-posted for viewing starting Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7th, 2026, until 500 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th, 2026, whichever occurs first.

San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Office Assistant's (Previously Office Assistant II) who perform basic clerical support duties. This is an entry-level position that requires no experience. Duties may include but are not limited to: 

  • Providing general information to the public via phone or in-person; 

  • Answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices; 

  • Processing a variety of documents and maintaining files; 

  • Scheduling appointments and meetings; 

  • Preparing letters, reports, invoices, and other documents; 

  • Performing data entry.  


The eligible list will be utilized for departments across the county, including the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the Special District Departments. 


For more detailed information, refer to Office Assistant job description. (Previously Office Assistant II)

San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant which requires a separate application and online examination.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Countywide Recruitment: Positions exist throughout our various County departments. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to be considered for vacancies across multiple disciplines and in a region of interest to you! Now is the time to begin a fulfilling career with San Bernardino County.

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions: The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.

The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Office Assistant (Fire Department) is $19.14-$25.63 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary.

The salary for Special Districts Office Assistant is $18.47- $26.83 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary.

Candidates may indicate personal preference in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Shift work and/or weekend work: Some departments may require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available.

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. 

No Experience Required 

Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English) are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual (Spanish/English) positions must indicate bilingual skills on the application. Bilingual compensation may be available; additional testing may be required.

Excellent Computer Skills are also highly desirable and should be noted in the supplemental questionnaire.

Application ProcedureTo be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 500 applications will be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 7th, 2026Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills four (4) to five (5) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. 

The following areas may be tested on the exam:
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
Note: Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their email for updates regarding their application. Failure to respond to time-sensitive opportunities may require reapplication after a period of six months.

A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position.  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.

If you require
technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  


EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.  


ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.


Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information


For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.


Salary : $19 - $25

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