Executive Director, Office of Independent Review

Executive Director, Office of Independent Review

County of Orange, California

Santa Ana, CA

Annual Salary: $137,675 - $261,081 DOE/DOQ

The County of Orange, California, is seeking a strategic, big-picture leader to serve as Executive Director for the Office of Independent Review (OIR) and lead critical oversight and accountability functions for five high-visibility County departments. Appointed by and reporting directly to the County Board of Supervisors, the Executive Director is a licensed attorney that provides objective review, analysis, and legal counsel on high-risk incidents, systemic issues, and potential liability across the Office of the District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner Department, Probation Department, Office of the Public Defender, and Social Services Agency. The Executive Director oversees an operating budget of approximately $1.6 million and five direct staff in the review of specific incidents and larger audits of behavior and outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the OIR by revitalizing oversight practices, strengthening relationships with County leadership and partner departments, and shifting toward proactive, risk-based auditing that drives meaningful policy and operational improvements. The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal professional with experience in public safety oversight, strong political acumen, sound judgment, and the visionary leadership to reimagine the OIR's role at the County. Lead with integrity, drive meaningful policy improvements, and promote public transparency-apply today!

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