Director, Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO)

Job Description

Located in the “North Bay”, less than an hour’s drive from San Francisco, the beautiful County of Sonoma enjoys a diverse and world-class culture, while maintaining its agricultural heritage and rustic charm.  Residents can enjoy its rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic options – including inspiring coastline and beaches, the Russian River, majestic redwoods, renowned restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries. The County encompasses over one million acres of land and water, rich with parks, campsites, lakes, and open space. The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) was established in 2015 by the Board of Supervisors following the tragic shooting of a 13-year-old carrying a replica gun by an officer. IOLERO is the Office and review agency that provides objective, independent audit and investigation of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office complaints, proposes policy recommendations to the Sheriff’s Office, and strives to strengthen the relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves through outreach and the promotion of greater transparency of law enforcement operations.

The Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) serves as the County’s independent law enforcement oversight leader, responsible for ensuring accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement oversight. Reporting to the County Executive and appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Director provides strategic leadership for all functions of the Office, overseeing independent investigations, audits and reviews of law enforcement investigations, evaluating policies and practices, and making recommendations that strengthen accountability and improve public confidence. The County is seeking an accomplished, principled, and visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, ethics, accountability, and public service. To be considered for this position minimum qualifications must be demonstrated. Prior professional level experience in a law enforcement oversight/audit organization, bilingual Spanish, and supervisory experience are desirable qualifications. The position requires possession of a Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. law school and an active practicing attorney’s license (from any state).

The salary range for the Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach is $213.554.12 to $259,575.11 annually, depending upon the qualifications of the selected candidate. In addition, Sonoma County also offers a competitive benefits package. Filing Deadline: October 4, 2026