Sheriff's Deputy Chief (County Promotional)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $154,273.60 - $261,123.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-19460-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 02/15/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
***This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Captains.***
The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Sheriff's Deputy Chiefs who direct and coordinate the activities of a bureau of operating divisions, detention facilities and/or stations. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list of candidates.
For more detailed information, refer to the 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 Captain, and have at least one (1) year of experience in said position, as of the filing deadline of March 14, 2025.
NOTE: On your application, clearly differentiate between Captain experience and prior experience.
Selection Process
Resume: All applicants must attach/upload their resumes to their online application and submit both by 5pm, Friday, March 14, 2025, in order to be considered in the promotional process.
The resume template and instructions can be found in Starlink under templates, promotional templates.
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of promotability based on a departmental review of the applicant's resume, which should highlight competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Management; Planning; Budget Preparation and Fiscal Monitoring; Policy and Procedure Evaluation and Formulation; Supervision; and Promotion of Community Relations.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and attached/uploaded resume by 5:00 pm, March 14, 2025.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application and resume, 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 to review the Government Jobs , 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.
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.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
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
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
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HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE ONLY- Fully complete the online Application, attach/upload resume, complete this Supplemental page, and submit prior to the deadline.
Questions or problems applying online? Contact the HR office before the application deadline at (909) 387-8304.
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I am currently a SBCSD Captain.
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I became a Captain for SBCSD on (date: - mm/dd/yy):
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I have special certifications as follows (include title & date of expiration):
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Are you willing to take a promotion to the Needles/Colorado River area? Only those who indicate a willingness to work in the River area will be considered for a vacancy in the River area.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
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Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-19460-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 02/15/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
***This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Captains.***
The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Sheriff's Deputy Chiefs who direct and coordinate the activities of a bureau of operating divisions, detention facilities and/or stations. This recruitment will result in a new list of eligible candidates to replace the existing list of candidates.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Apply by submitting a fully completed:
- On-line Application, uploaded resume and Supplemental Questionnaire
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:
- Jennifer Salinas (909) 387-5839, jennifer.salinas@hr.sbcounty.gov
- Jamie Knutzen (909) 387-6144, jknutzen@hr.sbcounty.gov
- Human Resources - Employment, 175 West Fifth Street, First Floor, (909) 387-8304
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 Captain, and have at least one (1) year of experience in said position, as of the filing deadline of March 14, 2025.
NOTE: On your application, clearly differentiate between Captain experience and prior experience.
Selection Process
Resume: All applicants must attach/upload their resumes to their online application and submit both by 5pm, Friday, March 14, 2025, in order to be considered in the promotional process.
The resume template and instructions can be found in Starlink under templates, promotional templates.
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of promotability based on a departmental review of the applicant's resume, which should highlight competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Management; Planning; Budget Preparation and Fiscal Monitoring; Policy and Procedure Evaluation and Formulation; Supervision; and Promotion of Community Relations.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and attached/uploaded resume by 5:00 pm, March 14, 2025.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application and resume, 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 to review the Government Jobs , 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.
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.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
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
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
01
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE ONLY- Fully complete the online Application, attach/upload resume, complete this Supplemental page, and submit prior to the deadline.
Questions or problems applying online? Contact the HR office before the application deadline at (909) 387-8304.
- I understand that failure to submit a completed application and uploaded resume by the stated deadline will result in my application being denied.
02
I am currently a SBCSD Captain.
- Yes
- No
03
I became a Captain for SBCSD on (date: - mm/dd/yy):
04
I have special certifications as follows (include title & date of expiration):
If none, indicate "N/A."
05
Are you willing to take a promotion to the Needles/Colorado River area? Only those who indicate a willingness to work in the River area will be considered for a vacancy in the River area.
- Yes, I am willing to take a promotion to the Needles/Colorado River area.
- No, I am NOT willing to take a promotion to the Needles/Colorado River area.
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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