Salary : $78,499.20 - $112,652.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16282-01
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 09/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officer III's who perform a variety of complex, specialized functions relative to the investigation, surveillance, supervision, and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile probationers and Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). Probation Officer III's work on special assignments such as coordinating and training probation officers in the area of assignment; acting as safety officer; performing personnel investigations; conducting new employee background investigations; performing program evaluations; planning and implementing department projects; making presentations to community groups; and serving on participative management work groups/committees. Probation Officer IIIs may also advise, instruct, and assist with the supervision of other Probation Officers.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Incumbent may be assigned to institutions or special programs and may be assigned shift or variable work, including weekend and holiday hours.

Peace Officer Status: Incumbent must possess peace officer status and must be willing to complete the department's arming training and accept an armed position.

Background: Incumbent must meet AND maintain peace officer status (P.C. 832) and pass an extensive background investigation.

Body Art Policy: While on duty, employees shall not have visible body modifications or body art, including but not limited to tattoos, piercings, stretching, branding, beading or implantation, and scarification. All body art must be completely covered while on duty by clothing, a skin-colored patch no larger than three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. 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.
NOTE: Incumbents must become familiar with Evidence-Based Practices and Cognitive Therapeutic Modalities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the educationand experience requirements for one the following options to be considered:
OPTIONEDUCATIONEXPERIENCEOption 1Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 2Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field, to which half must be upper division level units.
Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 3Associate's degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 4Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test

Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
**NOTE: Probation Officer I experience is not considered to be journey level, or qualifying experience.

*A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application unless candidate has qualified associate's degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess diverse experience as a probation officer, current Peace Officer status, experience in juvenile, adult, and administrative assignments, leadership skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to accept an armed position.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 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.

For more important details,
Probation

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 along with responses to the following supplemental questions will be used for a competitive evaluation, and to make a determination of minimum qualifications. Employers listed on this questionnaire MUST also be listed in the work history section of the application..

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Education and Experience: Select the option in which you qualify for this position. Your education and experience must be included in the designated section of the County Application.

Option 1Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
-AND-
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.

Option 2Education: 30 semester (45 quarter) units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field, to which half must be upper division level units.
-AND-
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.

Option 3Education: Associates degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
-AND-
Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.

Option 4Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test
-AND-
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.

• I qualify under option 1.
• I qualify under option 2.
• I qualify under option 3.
• I qualify under option 4.
• I do not qualify under any of the above options.

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COURSEWORK: Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree MUST either provide a list of completed college coursework OR attach college transcripts to their application. Transcripts are preferred.If listing coursework below, include the following information for each course: Course Subject/Number, Course Title, School, and Number of Units. Please indicate whether the units are semester or quarter units.Example: CJ100, Intro to Criminal Justice, CSUSB, 4 quarter units.Transcripts: Applicants may provide a high-quality, readable copy of their college transcripts in lieu of listing individual courses below. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the online application.If attaching transcripts instead of listing coursework, please type "Transcripts attached" in the space below. Otherwise, list all applicable coursework below.
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Previous and Current Assignments: Include start and end date, division, your title, and the number of classifications supervised for each assignment. If none, type "N/A".
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Specialized Training: Specify all specialized training(s) completed; include non-required training, or initiated additional training to your specific assignment. Indicate date of training, type and certification. If none, type "N/A".
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Committee Participation: Describe in detail your committee participation, if it is an assigned or voluntary participation, the organization, and name of committee, purpose, accomplishments, your role and title. Indicate dates and level of responsibility and participation, include the size of projects, the outcome and steps taken in the process. If none, type "N/A".
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Special Projects: Describe in detail your participation in special projects; include the division, title of project, purpose, duration, your primary duties and your role. Indicate the dates and level of responsibility. If none, type "N/A".
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Training Certificate: Do you possess a formal training certificate? Example: Defensive Tactics. If yes, be sure to detail your experience below.

• Yes
• No

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Staff Development/Mentor/Trainer: Describe in detail your acquired experience with staff development, mentoring or training. If you possess a formal training certificate, indicate the name of the training certificate(s) you possess, how often you train the class(es), approximately how many trainings you have led, and the size of participating class. If none, type "N/A".
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Acting Probation Officer III Experience: Please select the option that best describes your acting Probation Officer III experience.

• I possess 2 or more months of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
• I possess 1-2 months of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
• I possess less than 1 month of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
• I have provided temporary coverage/vacation relief for a Probation Officer III.
• I do not have experience as an acting Probation Officer III.

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Leadership Experience: Describe in detail your experience leading the activities of Probation Officers as a lead staff, Acting Supervisor, trainer or other leadership activities. If none, type "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