Director of Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Center (County Class: Div Mgr-District Attorney)

Salary : $98,384.00 - $131,872.00 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Salary
Job Number: 1026PM-000684-01
Department: District Attorney
Division: District Attorney - Victim Witness
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Division Manager (Director) to lead the department's Christopher G. Money Victim-Witness Assistance Center. In this role, you will direct all activities associated with the Christopher G. Money Victim-Witness Assistance Center including leading a team of Victim Advocates and other support staff who work to reduce the trauma, frustration, and inconvenience victims, witnesses, and family members experience when affected by crime.
Specific responsibilities include directing a team of approximately 20 staff members, oversight of the division budget and grant writing, and compliance responsibilities. The individual in this role will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and implementing changes to division policies and procedures through collaboration with the District Attorney and management, and in compliance with legislative mandates.
This position will serve as a member of the District Attorney's Office executive management team in charge of managing the department's overall strategic direction.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional management skills and judgment, be able to see all sides of a given situation and offer recommendations for a fair resolution. We are seeking individuals who are actively invested in the success and continued improvement of the department, division, and staff.
To be successful in this role the ideal person will be a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the ability to develop interpersonal relationships with department leadership, staff, and community agencies. As the leader of a group of advocates, exceptional active listening and verbal communication skills are required. Additionally, as the principal grant writer, knowledge of the grant process and strong writing and analytical skills are necessary.
The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate academic degree (Masters) or the equivalent relevant work experience providing or managing services to victims in a criminal justice, human services, or nonprofit program. Equivalent work experience should include a minimum of five years of experience involving direct and frequent contact with the criminal justice system, principally a District Attorney's Office AND at least one year of experience in a public safety, public health, social services, or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, supervision of staff providing client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination.
Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, psychology, criminal justice or a related field. (Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
In addition, three years of increasingly responsible experience working with legal or social service functions related to an assigned division including, either (A): One year assisting with supervision, training and coordination of staff, OR (B): its equivalent.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .

Supplemental Information
Background Check
To accept a position with the District Attorney's Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:

• Any felony conviction
• Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
• Poor employment history
• Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
• Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
• Use of Marijuana within the past two years
• Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
• Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
• Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
• Any crime committed against a child
• Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
• Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail .

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).

Some benefits include:
- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
- Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),

Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:

- Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisor/Manager academies
- Microsoft Suite courses
- Defensive Driving
- Financial management
- Retirement preparedness
- Teambuilding
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
- Job specific conferences/trainings

Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
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Please choose the option below that best describes your education/experience related to this position.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, psychology, criminal justice or a related field.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field not listed in B.
• Job-related experience that may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• None of the above.

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How many years of experience do you have working with legal or social services functions?

• More than 5 years.
• 4-5 years.
• 3-4 years.
• 2-3 years.
• 1-2 years.
• Less than 1 year.

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