Salary : $148,886.40 - $255,548.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04402-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 08/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney, Bureau of Investigation employees.***

Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.
The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for an Assistant Chief Investigator who manages the daily operations of the Bureau of Investigations. This position will assist in enforcing the Bureau rules and regulations while supervising a large staff of Investigators, Investigative Technicians, and support staff. The Assistant Chief will also handle investigations that are considered complex and highly sensitive in nature.

For more information, refer to the job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:and the Exempt Compensation Ordinance

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following:

Certificate: Must possess a current CA P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate or higher.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent coursework) from an accredited university or college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Social Science or closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a San Bernardino County District Attorney Commanding Investigator OR Two (2) years of experience as a San Bernardino County Supervising District Attorney Investigator.

Selection Process
Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on September 4, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to 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.

Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C

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 * for more information

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

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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DA Commander/DA Supervising Investigator Experience With San Bernardino County. Please describe your experience working for the District Attorney office. Please be sure to include your start date. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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Education: Please indicate the highest degree you have earned in any of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Business Administration, or Social or Behavioral Science. If you do not have a conferred degree, indicate N/A.
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P.O.S.T. Certification: Check the box below which indicates your highest level of P.O.S.T. Certification.

• California Advanced P.O.S.T. certification.
• California Intermediate P.O.S.T. certification.
• California Management or higher P.O.S.T. certification.
• California Supervisory P.O.S.T. certification.
• None of the above

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Experience:Check the box(es) for which you have experience.

• Supervision Experience
• Operation Management
• Budget Experience
• Handling Politically Sensitive Investigations

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Please describe your experience for the areas checked in question #5. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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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 us with your application is current, secure, confidential, 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.

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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. To access the guide, 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 read, understood, and agree to the above.

Required Question