Deputy Public Guardian/ Deputy Public Guardian Trainee

The Job

The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for Deputy Public Guardians and Deputy Public Guardian Trainees who arrange for custodial care and administer estates of gravely disabled or other incompetent persons appointed to the Public Guardian by the courts. Deputy Public Guardians serve as conservators of conservatees' property and financial assets, and coordinate legal or social services on behalf of conservatees'; investigate newly appointed conservatorship cases; interview family members, physicians, psychiatric social workers, lawyers, and others to assess needs of conservatees'; consult with physicians, community social services or health care services to arrange for placement of conservatees'; personally place conservatees' in care facilities; and transport to court hearings when required.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Public Guardian job description.
For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Public Guardian Trainee job description.

Deputy Public Guardian
Range 56: $70,844 - $97,344 annually

Deputy Public Guardian Trainee
Range 54T: $67,392 - $90,480 annually

Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Deputy Public Guardian Trainee are eligible for promotion to Deputy Public Guardian ($5,903- $8,112 monthly) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.

Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class will occasionally work in odorous, pest-infested areas. They may also be required to lift and carry conservatees' personal belongings, which may weigh up to sixty (60) pounds.

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.

Work Schedule: Work schedule may require availability for after hour referrals, night duty, and weekend shifts.

CA Certification Training: Incumbents must complete forty (40) units of CA State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardian, and Public Conservators training within a four (4) year period.

Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. Office location may change due to space and department operational needs. New office may be located in the East (San Bernardino/Colton) or West Valley (Fontana/Rancho Cucamonga).
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

Deputy Public Guardian
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Option A: Possess a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Behavioral or Social Science, or closely related field of study -AND- one (1) year of experience in a legal, fiscal, or law enforcement setting performing relatively complex duties which are non-routine in nature and require exercising independent decision making.

Option B: Possess an Associate's degree, or equivalent completed college coursework, in Public or Business Administration, Behavioral or Social Science or closely related field of study -AND- four (4) years of experience in a legal, fiscal, or law enforcement setting performing relatively complex duties which are non-routine in nature and require exercising independent decision making.

Deputy Public Guardian Trainee
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Option A: Possess a Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or closely related field of study.

Option B:Possess an Associate's degree, or equivalent completed college coursework, in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science or closely related field of study-AND- three (3) years of experience in a legal, fiscal, or law enforcement setting performing relatively complex duties which are non-routine in nature and require exercising independent decision making.

Selection Process

There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills which may consist of the following areas:

• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Logical Thinking and Reasoning Ability
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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 require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

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 Summary of Benefits * for more information

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

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 1/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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