Custodial Aide - Police Department (Part-Time)

February 24, 2026

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<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/Police Banner 2.jpg" data-id="null" data-name="Police Banner 2.jpg" alt="Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development?" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/Police Banner 2.jpg" style="width: 1009px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Police Banner 2.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div> <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">Are you seeking an opportunity for professional growth and development? </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Police Department as a Custodial Aide!</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;" id="isPasted">About the City:</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;">As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.</div>San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;">About the Position:</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;">The part-time Custodial Aide beautifies facilities by cleaning City buildings, offices, furniture, facilities, and preparing rooms for meetings or conferences; and performs related duties as required. The Custodial Aide is a trainee position supervised by a custodian or higher-level supervisor assigned at the San Bernardino Police Department.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Qualified candidates must successfully complete a police background investigation as part of the pre-employment exams.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/SB EVP (1).png" data-id="null" data-name="SB EVP (1).png" alt="" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/SB EVP (1).png" style="width: 400px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="SB EVP (1).png" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div> <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;" id="isPasted">The Ideal Candidate: </div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Communication Skills - Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Attention to Detail - Ability to follow thorough instructions.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Skills - Great interpersonal qualities and a customer service attitude.</li></ul> A Day in the Life Consists of: As a Custodial Aide with the City of San Bernardino, your day will focus on learning and performing a variety of custodial tasks to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities. Under direct supervision, you’ll support the upkeep of public buildings while gaining hands-on experience and training in custodial operations. Your day may include:<ul data-start="529" data-end="1509" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li data-start="731" data-end="796" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cleaning offices, restrooms, windows, floors, and public areas using proper methods and materials.</li><li data-start="731" data-end="796" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Emptying trash containers and replenishing restroom supplies.</li><li data-start="797" data-end="892" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assisting with moving and arranging furniture and equipment for meetings or special events.</li><li data-start="893" data-end="991" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cleaning exterior areas around buildings, such as picking up litter and maintaining entryways.</li><li data-start="992" data-end="1101" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Observing and following safety regulations and reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions.</li><li data-start="1102" data-end="1199" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Using and learning to maintain custodial equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners.</li><li data-start="1200" data-end="1290" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Preparing rooms for meetings and ensuring common areas are presentable and functional.</li><li data-start="1291" data-end="1406" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Participating in on-the-job training to understand custodial techniques, equipment use, and cleaning schedules.</li><li data-start="1407" data-end="1509" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supporting department goals by maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the day.</li><li data-start="1407" data-end="1509" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing furniture.</li></ul> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/82353?keywords=custodial&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/1015016?keywords=custodian%20&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">CLICK HERE to view the full Custodian Aide job description.</a></div> Knowledge of:Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work. Ability to:<ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn, operate and maintain mechanical and power custodial equipment, such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn cleaning operations required in custodial work;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Adhere to schedules in accomplishing assigned tasks;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Report malfunctions in equipment and unsafe condition of buildings;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Observe safety rules and regulations;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Accomplish routine custodial duties independently;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">See in the normal visual range with or without correction;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</li></ul> Recruitment TimelineThis recruitment will close on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applications review: Week of Monday, March 9, 20261st Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 23, 2026**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until March 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to: <ul type="disc" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li>Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets</li><li>Background Investigation with Investigator</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)</li></ul> <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;" id="isPasted">E-Verify Participation:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.</div>Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.uscis.gov/" tabindex="0" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;">www.uscis.gov</a><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">Disclaimers:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.</div>In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code §12940(k); 2 CCR 11023). <a href="https://www.joinsbpd.org/_files/ugd/2cade6_c3df85e792604bc8ac8b41cbb881b521.pdf" target="_blank" tabindex="0" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" style=" text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">Click here</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style="color: rgb(27, 89, 100);">(Download PDF reader)</a> to view the Police Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.

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