Chief Deputy Public Defender

The Job

Start A New Career With San Bernardino County!

3% Salary Increase February 2025

Bi-annual step increases until top step is reached

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14 Paid Holidays & 1 Floater per year

80 hours of Administrative Leave per year; Up to 160 hours of Vacation Time; Up to 95 hours of Sick Time per year

The Office of the Public Defender is looking for their next Chief Deputy Public Defender who directs, organizes and supervises multiple branch offices or a major functional unit which includes supervision over a large staff of attorneys and support staff.

Under the direction of the Assistant Public Defender, the Chief Public Defender will oversee and evaluate the operations of a division or major functional unit within the Public Defender's Office. Responsibilities include managing staff through subordinate supervisors, establishing operational procedures and divisional policies related to administrative, personnel, and fiscal matters, and contributing to the development of departmental policies and procedures. The role also involves maintaining effective communication and collaboration with judges, law enforcement agencies, and other County offices to address and resolve procedural issues.

For more detailed information, refer to the Chief Deputy Public Defender job description.

SELECT BETWEEN TWO EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Modified Benefits Option (Receive 4% above the base rate of pay with MBO)

County Traditional Benefits

Click and review the options for your future plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: A background investigation will be conducted, including a DOJ/FBI fingerprint check and drug screening.

Sponsorship: Please note 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

License:

Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar; must indicate California Bar License number on the supplemental questionnaire.

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Experience:
Five (5) years of criminal trial experience as a defense attorney, which includes at least two (2) years of experience leading and/or assigning cases as a felony, misdemeanor, or leading specialty teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience equivalent to a Deputy Public Defender IV or higher with San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, January 31, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or 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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

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. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 2/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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