Sheriff's Training Specialist I (County Promotional)

Job Description:

Sheriff's Training Specialist I (County Promotional)

Description

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment. Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Training Specialists I, to develop and conduct classroom training, practical hands on instruction and on-the-job training for correctional facility personnel. Sheriff's Training Specialists I prepare materials, course outlines and lesson plans; select training aids and techniques; review, evaluate and incorporate new training methods and materials into existing programs; provide instruction; evaluate knowledge and performance of employees-in-training; ensure technical accuracy of training materials; and evaluate effectiveness of training.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the Sheriff's Department. Current vacancies exist in the West Valley Detention Center.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Training Specialist I job description.

Click HERE to Learn More About the EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIRMENET PERKS

- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage

- Vision: Employee Coverage

- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs

- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses

- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option

- 40 Hours of administrative Leave

- 40 hours annual leave

- 11 days accruable sick leave

- 15 paid holidays

- Perfect attendance leave

- Generous Pension

- Retirement reciprocity may be available!

- 457(b) Deferred plan w/ Match

- Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program

Commuter Services - Employee Discounts

Click HERE to Learn About our Modified Benefits Option and hour you can Boost your Base Pay by an additional $1.75/hour

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
Availability: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, night and rotating shifts.

Uniform: Some positions require the employee to purchase uniforms; there is a uniform allowance of up to $550.00 per year.

Certification: May be required to acquire certification in weaponless defense and firearms.

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.
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

Must meet one of the following experience options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as an instructor or facilitator of vocational education or job skills for adults within a formal structured program (e.g., ROP, vocation training, continuing education).

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience in a law enforcement environment that includes responsibility for providing on-the-job training and mentoring employees.

Option C: One (1) year of full-time experience delivering a formal training program to personnel in a law enforcement agency.

--AND--
In addition to experience, applicants must also meet the following educational requirement.


Education: 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education, behavioral science, or business/public administration. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application unless the candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field.

Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience as described above -OR- a P.O.S.T. Academy Instructor Certification Course certificate or higher may substitute for the required education. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and computer-based training experience is desirable.

Selection Process

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 accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2025.

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 require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 2/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$54,724.80 - $75,067.20 Annually