San Mateo County posted a job listing on Wednesday as part of its rushed effort to hire a new sheriff after deciding to go with a long-term appointment rather than an election.
The Board of Supervisors has only two weeks to appoint a new sheriff who will serve the rest of Christina Corpus’ term. Corpus was fired on Oct. 14 for misconduct, retaliation, and a conflict of interest, after nearly a year of resisting calls for her to resign.
As part of the removal process, the board must either make an appointment or call for a special election within 30 days.
At Tuesday’s special board meeting, supervisors chose to fill the sheriff vacancy by appointment. However, they only have until Nov. 13 to select the next sheriff.
County Executive Mike Callagy outlined the timeline for making an appointment so that community members could be involved.
“It is compressed timeline,” Callagy said. “To do this the right way is to get as much public input. This would be the highest priority.”
The application will only be open for less than six business days, closing at noon on Nov. 5, according to county spokesperson Effie Milionis Verducci.
Applicants must reside in San Mateo County, have relevant experience, and have certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST.
The board is looking for a sheriff who practices modern policing, is fiscally responsible, and works collaboratively with employees and other county departments. Modern policing is a reformed approach to public safety that emphasizes building community relations and prioritizing officer wellness.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter that answers specific questions and addresses several supplemental questions. They must also submit a short video with personal introductions and a description of why they want to be the San Mateo County Sheriff.
Candidates who meet the qualifications will be asked to interview with the board of Supervisors during a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6. The board will then select finalists.
The finalists will then participate in an open candidate forum on Monday, Nov. 10, where members of the public can submit questions to be asked.
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the board will conduct final interviews in a public meeting and select the next sheriff.
This story was written by Alise Maripuu for Bay City News Service.
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