Hesperia Living

Adorned by the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountain ranges, Hesperia was named the “star of the west” more than 100 years ago. Hesperia offers the best of the Southern California lifestyle at a price that families can afford. Clean air, over 350 days of sunshine, and deep blue skies entice businesses and residents to Hesperia.

Public Safety

The City of Hesperia contracts with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for its police services. The Hesperia Sheriff's Station is comprised of 72 total personnel. There are 55 sworn law enforcement personnel including: a Captain, a Lieutenant, 7 Sergeants, 5 Detectives, 40 Deputies, and 18 non-sworn employees that handle various administrative, clerical and technical Duties. In addition, Hesperia Sheriff's Station has 17 patrol cars, 15 unmarked vehicles, 2 patrol motorcycles, 2 off-highway motorcycles, and 7 4X4 trucks and a mobile command post. Hesperia has contracted with San Bernardino County for these services since its incorporation in 1988. Contact: Hesperia Sheriff's Station (760) 947-1500.

Fire Protection for the City of Hesperia is provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Department through a contractual agreement. The County Fire Department is a full service department, providing to the community; fire suppression, fire prevention and planning, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials management and emergency medical services. The department is 64 members strong and includes one shared Division Chief, three battalion chiefs, five prevention officers, and four clerical staff.

Equipment includes one 75’ paramedic aerial ladder truck, five paramedic engines (two wild land), one water tender, and four paramedic ambulances operating from one station of seven personnel, two stations of five personnel and one unmanned (reserve) station that also serves as the City’s hazardous disposal facility. The fire department headquarters for the City of Hesperia is located at 17288 Olive Street and can be reached at (760) 947-8023.

Health

Hesperia has access to three medical centers with a total of 384 beds and 400 physicians in its surrounding areas. Both air and ground ambulance service are available twenty-four hours a day.

• Desert Valley Medical Center
• Providence St. Mary Medical Center 
• Victor Valley Global Medical Center

Education

The Hesperia Unified School District encompasses twelve elementary schools, three choice schools, four charter schools, three middle schools, and six high schools.

California Baptist University, Brandman University (formerly Chapman University) (5 miles), Azusa Pacific University (5 miles), Victor Valley Community College (7 miles), University of La Verne (7 miles), Barstow Community College (30 miles), California State University San Bernardino (30 miles), University of Redlands (40 miles), University of Phoenix (40 miles), and Loma Linda University (40 miles). Most offer adult learner evening classes.

Universities

Colleges

Technical Schools

Workforce Training Programs

County of San Bernardino Department of Workforce Development

Staff recruitment assistance at no cost, funds available to train new employees, labor market information, prescreened qualified applicants, access to a large labor pool, facilities available for recruitments, layoff prevention services, and free human resources hotline (1-800-399-5331)

Employment Development Department

EDD Provides a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with state and local agencies and organizations through the America’s Job Center of California(AJCC). Services available at no cost to assist in finding qualified and skilled workers through CalJOBS , assistance with job fairs/events, facilities and scheduling services to screen and interview applicants, and tax credit incentives. EDD will prepare up-to-date statistical information, demographics, and analyses impacting the State’s business climate.

San Bernardino Employment & Training Agency (SBETA)

Assist job seekers and businesses with their employment needs. The SBETA has long created workforce solutions for the areas employers and individuals through public and private partnerships. They provide cost-effective, quality programs and services that promote self-sufficiency and address the current and long-term needs of the areas employers. This is accomplished through partnerships and comprehensive employment resources.

Goodwill

With Goodwill’s customized placement services, your company gains access to well screened and trained employees, qualified for everything from entry-level to middle management positions. Goodwill provides customized recruitment, skills assessment, on-the-job-training programs, layoff aversions and more, all at no or little cost to your organization. Recruitment solutions will match you with qualified candidates cultivated from among the tens of thousands of job seekers we assist annually. Many of these applicants have received career guidance and skills training to increase their on-the-job performance and retention. Our Services include; needs assessments, job postings, resume review & applicant screening, meeting space, on-site recruitment events, and tax/hiring refund assistance.

Resources

• Quality of Life
• Information for Senior Citizens