Attorney I, II, & III - Law Enforcement Auditor
$8,465 - $13,004/Monthly*
The County of Sonoma Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) seeks two attorneys to join their team!
Starting salary up to $74.77/hour ($156,053/year) depending upon level, a cash allowance of $600/month, and an excellent total compensation package!*
Applicants with bilingual (English/Spanish)* skills are encouraged to apply.
IOLERO's staff work diligently to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Established in 2015 as an independent, non-police County agency, IOLERO is responsible for reviewing complaints against the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, making policy recommendations to the Sheriff's Office, and conducting community outreach. With IOLERO’s high-profile focus on promoting greater transparency of law enforcement operations, these law enforcement auditor positions will play a key role in assessing and auditing public complaints and investigations related to law enforcement personnel misconduct.
The ideal attorneys for these positions will have experience in the practice areas of civil rights and/or criminal law cases, which included working with individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, highly qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Perform sensitive inquiries into allegations of misconduct and other operational issues in order to ensure compliance with related Federal and State laws, County Ordinances, law enforcement policies, and IOLERO’s internal protocols
- Conduct legal research, and assess and submit recommendations regarding policies, practices, procedures, strategies, and training intended to reduce incidents or allegations of law enforcement misconduct
- Stay in front of issues and legislation as they develop, track law enforcement audit trends, and advise the Director of IOLERO on factors that may impact the functions of the Office
- Work collaboratively with community groups and law enforcement to provide education on law enforcement challenges, incident trends, practices, policies, and strategies
- Assist in the preparation of the Office’s annual report and other periodic reports to the Board of Supervisors and the public
- Support the Director's outreach goals to collaborate with community members and law enforcement staff, and attend Community Advisory Council meetings and other community outreach events
Please note: Due to the nature of the case audit and legal work performed, the pre-employment requirements of these positions outlines that qualified candidates must have:
- Current active membership in the State Bar of California
- A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. law school
- Experience working with individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
- The ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation
- Not been a sworn law enforcement officer within the last five years
- Zero immediate family members (defined as spouse, child, sibling, parent) who are currently employed in sworn law enforcement positions
Depending upon experience, we are hiring attorneys at the I, II, or III levels. If you are interested in applying at the II and/or III levels of these opportunities, you must apply to the separate recruitments being conducted for those levels.
What We Offer
When you join IOLERO you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package, including*:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- A significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
The County of Sonoma is the place to live, work, and build your career legacy. When you join us, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities.
IOLERO is currently recruiting to fill two Law Enforcement Auditor positions at either the I, II, and/or III levels. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and we are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 10/18/21
