Pending CalHR and budget approval.
The Police Practices Section is authorized under the California Constitution and California Civil Code section 52.3, to conduct civil investigations into whether a law enforcement agency has engaged in a pattern or practice of violating state or federal law. The Section is also charged through California Assembly Bill 1506, as enacted in California Government Code section 12525.3(c)(1), to conduct police shooting reviews and reviews of law enforcement agencies use of force polices.
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the administrative and legal direction of the Chief Assistant Attorney General, Public Rights Division, the Senior Assistant Attorney General plans, organizes, and directs the work of the statewide Police Practices Section within the Public Rights Division. The Senior Assistant is responsible for overseeing and managing the Section’s wide variety of investigations and reviews of law enforcement agencies.
In addition, the Senior Assistant develops policies and procedures with regard to the Section, represents the state, the Attorney General, and state agencies before the courts, and advises the Attorney General, Governor, and other state and law enforcement agencies on sensitive police practice policies and legal issues.
The Senior Assistant consults with the Chief Assistant in the development and formulation of litigation, policy and program objectives, personnel management, and employee utilization; has principal responsibility for personnel management and employee utilization within the Section, and provides direction and guidance to subordinates through the supervising deputy structure. The Senior Assistant may personally assist subordinates in complex litigation, reviews annual budget requests, and performs ongoing programmatic monitoring and reporting functions.
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available.
While the position’s location is specified as Statewide, the incumbent will be required to travel to all Department of Justice offices, including: Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Please note: this position supervises attorneys and therefore it is critical that the selected candidate have active status in the California State Bar.
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- Desirable Qualifications
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