Salary: $137,000.00 - $155,000.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff
Division: Sheriff's Administration
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
The County of San Diego Sheriff's Department is seeking an experienced attorney who is a strategic, innovative, and independent leader for the position of:

LEGAL ADVISOR- SHERIFF'S STANDARDS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Please review the detailedfor additional information on the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.
To learn more, please read the Sheriff's Standards Compliance Manager job description.

01

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.Did you update your work history in your application profile?

• Yes
• No

02

Please review the following minimum qualifications for this position:Three years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification AND 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 requirementDo you meet the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

03

A copy of your resume and college transcripts, diploma, completion letter or foreign equivalency report, which demonstrates the completion of the required degree MUST be submitted at time of application. Please attach it at Step 1 of this application. I have read and understand that my application will not be considered until all required information is submitted.

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a licensed member of the California State Bar?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "YES" to question #4, please provide your State Bar number. Please indicate "N/A if this does not apply.
06

Please describe any experience you have advising public entities, public employees, and/or public officials regarding legal matters. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
07

How did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County Website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Careers in Government
• Veteran Outreach
• Southern California American Indian Resource Center
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resource Groups
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Linked In
• County Social Media
• California Lawyers Association
• San Diego County Bar Association
• Other

08

If you answered "Other" in the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. Indicate "N/A" in the space below if not applicable.
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