Sheriff's Sergeant (County Promotional)

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Sheriff's Sergeant (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County San Bernardino, California, United States

Job Description:

Sheriff's Sergeant (County Promotional)

Description

The Job

*** This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporals. ***

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Sheriff's Sergeants who supervise a group of deputies and/or detective/corporals engaged in law enforcement activities. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list.

For more detailed information, review the Sheriff's Sergeant job description.

Apply by submitting a fully completed:


Fully complete the information requested to clearly demonstrate possession of the requirements. The information you provide will be used to verify and evaluate your job qualifications.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact any of the following:


Minimum Requirements

Experience: Applicants must be currently employed in a regular full-time position with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as a Sheriff's Detective/Corporal, and have at least thirty (30) months of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporal as of the filing deadline of April 10, 2026.

Note: Clearly differentiate between current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Detective/Corporal experience and prior experience.

Certificates: Indicate any certificates you possess, including certificates for Bomb/Arson and for Aviation; include certificate number and expiration dates. Those who list specialized certificates on the application may be considered for specific positions.

Selection Process

The Examination is expected to be administered the weeks of May 4 - 15, 2026 at a location in the San Bernardino area. Confirmation of date/time/location of the examination will be sent approximately one week after the filing date of this recruitment.

The Written Multiple Choice Test (weighted 35%) will cover the following topics:
Candidates must be successful on the Written Test to have the Writing Exercise/Work Simulation evaluated.

The Writing Exercise/Work Simulation (weighted 25%) will be administered on a computer on the same date/time as the Written Test; it will be evaluated only for those candidates who are successful on the Written Test. Candidates must be successful on the Written Test and the Writing Exercise/Work Simulation to have the Promotional Evaluation scored.

The Promotional Evaluation (weighted 40%)will be a competitive evaluation of promotability, based on a departmental review of applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities. Only those candidates who are successful on the Written Test and the Writing Exercise/Work Simulation will have the Promotional Evaluation scored.

Final grades will be based on a combination of the Written Test, Writing Exercise/Work Simulation, and the Promotional Evaluation.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026 . 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 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.

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.

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, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Safety Management & Supervisory 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: 4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$115,648.00 - $171,704.00 Annually
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