Sheriff's Public Information Officer

Job Description:

Sheriff's Public Information Officer

Description

The Job

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Public Information Officers who plan, prepare, and disseminate information on the activities, services, and objectives of the Sheriff's Department to the news media and the public. Duties include p reparing and updating news releases regarding highly sensitive or confidential matters; a nswering public inquiries on departmental procedures, investigations, or activities in person, by telephone, or in writing; a ssisting in the preparation of reports or informational publications about the Sheriff's Department, including researching, writing, and coordinating the photography, layout, and printing; and o verseeing the daily activities of the Sheriff’s Media Unit.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Public Information Officer job description.

EXCELLENT SALARY & BENEFITS!

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more Employee Benefits information, follow this link: General/Administrative Services Benefits Summary

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. incumbents may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
3) License: 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.
4) Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience performing media relations and public information dissemination for a public sector agency, large organization, or a news media outlet. Qualifying experience must include any of the following:

• Media and Public Information Dissemination: Experience preparing, writing, and editing official communications such as press releases, news stories, newsletters, and informational materials intended for the public and media outlets.
• Event-Based and Field Reporting: Experience conducting live or on-site interviews, gathering information from the field, and reporting events or developments to provide accurate, real-time public updates.
• Outreach Project Coordination: Experience planning and managing public outreach efforts, including coordinating projects and campaigns to inform and engage the community about agency programs, services, and events.
• Content Development for Official Channels: Experience creating and managing informational content for official communication channels and social media platforms, with a focus on factual, timely, and policy-compliant messaging.

Note: Experience focused on managing social media platforms or performing marketing and advertising functions will not be considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communications, or Television/Broadcast Production.
  
• Professional experience managing or supporting crisis communication efforts.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• The ability to develop high quality press releases quickly and under extreme deadlines.
  
• Experience working in breaking news situations that includes sensitive and/or controversial media subjects.
  
• A demonstrated understanding of news media operations.
  
  

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

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 review the Government Jobs online application guide 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.

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

ADA Accommodation:
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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

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 here .

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 hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$69,139.20 - $95,014.40 Annually