What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Unmanned Aerial Specialist* (County Promotional) position at San Bernardino County?
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
Former extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Unmanned Aeriel Specialists to provide aerial intelligence support to the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC). Essential duties include deploying and operating drones to provide aerial observation during critical incidents, searches, and law enforcement operations supported by the RTIC; monitoring drone operations and ensuring aerial video feeds are integrated into the RTIC operation environment to support situational awareness for field personnel; and conducting pre-flight planning, airspace coordination, and safety checks to ensure drone operations comply with applicable FAA regulations and department policies.
*Official job title: Specialized Enforcement Specialist
For more detailed information, review the Specialized Enforcement Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background Investigations: Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a medical, drug, and fingerprint check, and a polygraph examination.
2) Availability: The Sheriff's Department is a "24/7" operation. Applicants must be available to work all shifts, including rotating shifts that may include weekends and holidays, and may be required to assist after normal duty hours in emergency situations.
3) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
4) 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.
- An FAA Part 107 certificate.
- Experience using Evidence.com and the Property and Evidence Tracking System (PETS).
- A thorough understanding of the chain of custody.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, September 25, 2026.
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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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 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
Salary : $47,486 - $66,851