THE OPPORTUNITY

Play a vital role behind the scenes of public safety as the next IT Manager for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. In this dynamic leadership position, you will oversee the technology systems that power critical operations – from emergency communications and data security to field-based tools that support deputies in real time. You’ll lead a skilled team, champion innovation, and ensure the reliability, resilience, and advancement of the Office’s technology infrastructure in an ever-evolving digital landscape. This is a unique opportunity to align technical expertise with public service, shaping the future of law enforcement technology while safeguarding the systems that keep the community and its first responders connected and protected.

ABOUT PLACER COUNTY

Placer County is an extraordinary community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, an attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high-quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County is located in the City of Auburn and is well-positioned 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. The total population is approximately 428,000 in unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County combined (Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin, and Roseville), including areas of the Sierra Nevada region, the foothills of Auburn, the historic Gold Country, and North Lake Tahoe. Encompassing 1,506 square miles, Placer County is part of the greater Sacramento region, including El Dorado, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Nevada, and Yuba counties. Lake Tahoe, nature’s crown jewel of the Sierras, is a short 90-minute drive from the western-most points of the County.

THE PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) serves the people of Placer County by providing law enforcement to the unincorporated areas, from the Sacramento County line to the Nevada state line at Lake Tahoe and provides contract law enforcement services to the City of Colfax and the Town of Loomis. The Sheriff’s Office also provides jail services, coroner services, court security, and marshal duties to the entire county. The PCSO’s mission is to maintain the quality of life enjoyed in Placer County and to ensure that the county is a safe place to live, work, and visit. The Sheriff’s Office has an approved FY 2025/26 operating budget of $206.4 million, which supports 700 staff members.

THE POSITION

The IT Manager at the Placer County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing the assigned operational unit, including the operations of the computer network, systems analysis and development, acquisition or implementation, and computer installations and support. The IT Manager additionally coordinates technology initiatives between the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Information Technology on a county-wide level. The IT Manager is supported by two IT supervisors who work with the Manager to lead the team.

The ideal candidate oversees an array of essential IT functions at the Sheriff’s Office and has experience in networking, data systems, telecommunications information technology, and other mission critical public safety-specific technology; will bring effective leadership skills that ensure the IT unit is seamlessly integrated into all areas of the Sheriff’s Office; have a strong history of building and sustaining effective working relationships across internal divisions in a collaborative, service-oriented manner; be a leader with the ability to assure the team’s work is aligned with the Sheriff’s vision for the organization, along with developing the team and serving as a mentor to the group; and will demonstrate sophisticated budget management capabilities and an astute ability to prioritize work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The most aligned candidates will minimally possess the following:

• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, telecommunications management, business administration, public administration or related field.

• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in Information Technology involving direct experience in systems development, programming and/or operations; including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for the IT Manager is $143,915 - $179,780 with placement in the range dependent on qualifications. In addition, an excellent benefit package is provided as outlined below. Key benefits include retirement provided by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Voluntary 401(k) and 457(b) plans are also available through payroll deductions. The County will match one dollar for every two dollars in employee contributions made to a 401(k) account up to a maximum employer contribution of $5,000 per employee per calendar year.

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure by clicking on the .pdf link on this page.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Apply immediately – This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

To apply for this excellent career opportunity, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume via the Placer County website by clicking on 'Apply Here'.