Public Defender

This examination is being given to fill the vacancy of the Public Defender in the Public Defender's Office, upon the forthcoming retirement of the incumbent.

San Joaquin County is seeking a proven leader to manage and direct the Public Defender’s Office.  The Public Defender is responsible for leading, managing and administering the programs, functions, budgets, operations and staff and for participating in the preparation and defense of a variety of criminal and civil matters.  The Public Defender ensures that assigned programs and operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.  This position is an executive level at-will position appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service System.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 

For more information about the position, please click on the link to the brochure below:

PUBLIC DEFENDER

 NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/hr

By mail or in person:  

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, Ca 95202                                  

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.