EVOC Driving Instructor

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Recurrent Sheriff's Academy Driving Instructor for shift coverage on an ongoing basis. Academy Driving Instructors for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) conduct classroom instruction and hands‑on, behind‑the‑wheel driver training programs for law enforcement, fire, ambulance, and civilian students. Behind‑the‑wheel instruction involves varied conditions related to emergency response driving, skid control and recovery techniques, slow‑speed parking maneuvers, pursuit intervention and defensive driving techniques, and includes evaluating trainees' knowledge and performance, and maintaining records and reports.

The resulting list will be used to fill recurrent positions as they occur.

Note:

All recurrent positions are in the Unclassified Service and employees do not gain regular status.

For more detailed information, view the EVOC Driving Instructor job description.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

1) 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.

2) Availability: This department is a 24/7 operation, and the incumbent may be expected to work overtime and rotating shifts to meet the needs of the department.

3) Training: Candidates must successfully complete the 64‑hour San Bernardino County Sheriff's EVOC training courses within three (3) months of being hired.

4) License: A valid California Class C driver license is required at the time of appointment. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles and must show proof and maintain automobile liability insurance.

5) Sponsorship: San Bernardino County will not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must possess (1) of the following:

• Option A: One (1) year of full‑time experience as a driver training instructor. Law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Option B: One (1) year of full‑time regular‑status law enforcement experience involving pursuit driving in a marked law enforcement vehicle.
• Option C: One (1) year of full‑time experience driving an emergency response (Code 3) vehicle (Reserve Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer experience accepted on a pro‑rated basis, minimum 2080 hours).

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education or behavioral science. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

Substitution: Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, EVOC training course certificates, and computer‑based training experience is desirable. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Sheriff's Department.

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. 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 as soon as possible. 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 email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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