Legal Advisor - Sheriff's Standards Compliance Manager-
Salary: $137,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually plus excellent benefits.
About the Role
This position serves as a Legal Advisor to the Sheriff and command staff and is an integral part of the Legal Affairs Unit, overseeing the identification, monitoring, and compliance of the Sheriff's Department with legal matters, standards, and court orders. The role primarily focuses on law enforcement services and Public Records Act related laws and issues.
The Ideal Candidate
The Sheriff's Office is seeking an attorney who is a strategic, innovative, and independent leader. The ideal candidate will:
- Be a licensed member of the California State Bar
- Possess a professional history demonstrating the ability to work closely and cooperatively with command staff and support managers
- Have experience reviewing and developing policies and practices for law enforcement agencies
- Demonstrate leadership competencies including:
- Formulating objectives and priorities consistent with the long-term interests of the organization
- Considering implications and impact of decisions across time and on others
- Anticipating future consequences and trends accurately and applying knowledge appropriately
You must be able to practice law in California at the time of appointment.
About the Department
The Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency in the County of San Diego, covering approximately 4,200 square miles. Responsibilities include:
- Providing general law enforcement services to an estimated 1,000,000 County residents, including nine contract cities
- Operating detention facilities that process over 200,000 incarcerated persons annually
- Booking and releasing incarcerated persons, ensuring court appearances, and providing daily care for approximately 4,200 incarcerated persons
- Offering regional investigative support and technical emergency response
Requirements
- Three years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency or a combination of education and/or experience as stated above
Note: Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree may substitute for the experience requirement.