What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at The City of San Diego?
Closing DateJob Req ID: 667
Division: Police Practices
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $185,000.00
Job Type: Unclassified
Business Area: Commission on Police Practices
Personnel Area: Commission on Police Practices
Closing Date: 05/25/2026
Key Areas Of Responsibility
Prepare subpoenas for witnesses and documentary evidence related to Commission investigations.
Benefits
Minimum Qualifications:
The City Offers a Robust Benefits Package That Includes
The Department
The City of San Diego Commission on Police Practices is an independent oversight body responsible for ensuring accountability and transparency within the City's law enforcement agencies. It monitors, investigates, and reviews complaints against the police, working to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in policing. The Commission conducts impartial investigations, reviews police policies and practices, and recommends necessary reforms to enhance community trust and public safety. It plays a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit here.
The City
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.
The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan".
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.
Pre-Employment Requirements And Screening Process
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.
Division: Police Practices
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $185,000.00
Job Type: Unclassified
Business Area: Commission on Police Practices
Personnel Area: Commission on Police Practices
Closing Date: 05/25/2026
- Current City Employees: To Apply, please log into SuccessFactors, click on the "Careers" tile and apply.**
Key Areas Of Responsibility
Prepare subpoenas for witnesses and documentary evidence related to Commission investigations.
Benefits
Minimum Qualifications:
The City Offers a Robust Benefits Package That Includes
- Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
- A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
- 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
- Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16 years of service.
- Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
- Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
- Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
- Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
- Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
- Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
- City-paid life insurance.
The Department
The City of San Diego Commission on Police Practices is an independent oversight body responsible for ensuring accountability and transparency within the City's law enforcement agencies. It monitors, investigates, and reviews complaints against the police, working to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in policing. The Commission conducts impartial investigations, reviews police policies and practices, and recommends necessary reforms to enhance community trust and public safety. It plays a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit here.
The City
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.
The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan".
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.
Pre-Employment Requirements And Screening Process
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.
Salary : $2,000 - $185,000