Director, Information Technology Public Safety & Justice

Mission Critical Impact: You will support the technology backbone of the Sheriff’s Office Enforcement and Custody Bureaus, Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, County 911 Communications, Office of Emergency Management, and related public safety and justice partners. These systems must be highly secure, interoperable, reliable, and responsive 24/7.  

 Public Safety Driven Innovation: From data interoperability to digital evidence systems, field mobility, emergency communications, and case management platforms — you will help modernize how public safety and justice agencies serve and protect the community.  

Enterprise Leadership: You will serve on IT governance boards that shape Countywide technology direction, focusing on mission critical systems, cross department workflows, and the technology infrastructure that connects public safety operations with broader County services.  

Equity & Community Trust: Technology plays a defining role in equitable justice. You will help ensure systems are transparent, ethical, and designed to support fair outcomes for all residents. 

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business/Public Administration, or a related field. 

Ten to fifteen years of IT leadership experience in complex organizations, with expertise in public safety or justice systems, or sensitive, mission critical technology domains. 

At least five years in senior level IT management over seeing high risk, high impact technology environments. 

Strong communication skills and the ability to build high trust relationships with executive leaders, sworn personnel, justice partners, and community facing stake holders. 

Proven ability to modernize systems, enhance interoperability, and lead change across multidisciplinary environments. 

Deep understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, continuity of operations, and technology strategies supporting public safety and justice systems.