Sheriff's Deputy Chief; County Promotional

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 Sheriff's Deputy Chief job description.

• On-line Application
• Uploaded Promotional Resume
• Supplemental Questionnaire

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• Human Resources – Employment, 175 West Fifth Street, First Floor,

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 that position as of the filing deadline.

Note:

On your application, clearly differentiate between Captain experience and prior experience.

All applicants must upload their resumes to their online application and submit both by the filing deadline, 5:00 pm, Friday, March 13, 2026
, to be considered in the promotional process. The resume template and instructions are available in Starlink under Templates – Promotional Templates. Please ensure you use the Resume Template that includes all areas listed for the 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
• Promotion of Community Relations

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and uploaded resume by 5:00 pm, March 13, 2026
. 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 need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . 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.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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.

Eligible veterans, 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 those points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

• Guide to Completing a County Job Application
• Applicant Information and the County Employment Process