Reporting to: Advisory Council Board of Directors

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Website: https://ocsheriff.gov/about-ocsd/sheriffs-advisory-council

OneOC is proud to partner with OC Sheriff’s Advisory Council in the recruitment of the Project Director.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Sheriff's Advisory Council (SAC) was formed in 1979 as a California non-profit corporation for the purpose of supporting local law enforcement. Due to competition with other public entities in government for scarce tax dollars, funding is not always available no matter how necessary and worthy a particular request might be. It is on these occasions that the Advisory Council renders vital assistance.

Some of the equipment and projects funded by this group have been PROJECT 999, which provides financial assistance to the families of officers killed in the line of duty, and the Peace Officers’ Memorial which was designed, built, and funded by the SAC and is now located at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Center in Tustin. Today, many city police officers in Orange County wear bulletproof vests donated by SAC. Laser Village, a state-of-the-art firearms training complex situated at the Katella Training Center, was built with funds and materials donated by SAC members. A mobile home specially designed and equipped to act as a command post for SWAT was provided by the generosity of one member of OCSAC. Police canines trained to aid in routine patrol or to sniff out narcotics and bombs have also been provided by the Advisory Council. Since SAC was founded, over $7 million has been contributed for a safer Orange County.

There are approximately 450 business and community leaders who are members of the Advisory Council. The Board of Directors meets quarterly to discuss the needs of the local peace officer community.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Drug Use is Life Abuse, a support group of SAC, was formed in response to drug abuse being a pressing need. The organization endeavors to bring together leaders in business, government, education, religion, families, and law enforcement to work together towards changing the way society perceives drug use.

MISSION

To support the law enforcement community of Orange County when the necessary funds needed to support their missions are restricted or limited. Particularly, they provide financial assistance to the families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty, the Medal of Valor recognition awards, and the Peace Officers' Memorial.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council (SAC), the Project Director works collaboratively with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and serves as SAC’s only employee. The Project Director oversees and effectively manages the administration programs and the strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include event management, marketing, and community outreach.

Scope of Responsibility:

Board of Governance:

Works with the board of directors (BOD) to fulfill the organization mission.

Manages the general business of SAC and its sub-group, Drug Use is Life Abuse, in a manner that supports the mission as defined by the BOD.

Works with BOD on strategic planning to ensure the organization can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.

Communicates effectively with the BOD in a timely and accurate manner and provides all information necessary for the BOD to function properly and make informed decisions.

Schedules, organizes, attends, and actively participates in all board and committee meetings.

Organization Operations & Implementation:

Implements Drug Use is Life Abuse and other programs to carry out SAC’s mission.

Successfully manages events such as Medal of Valor, Peace Officer’s Memorial, Gala, Red Ribbon Week, and Coffee with the Sheriff.

Assists in the fundraising efforts and develops other resources necessary to support the organization’s mission and programs.

Advances the mission of SAC by being active and visible in the community and working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.

Signs all contracts, agreements, and other documents on behalf of the organization and approved by the BOD.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Uses decision-making skills and judgment to work independently to resolve problems; able to identify those situations that requires BOD intervention for a solution.

Possesses a strong attention to detail.

Possesses superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Able to manage multiple projects in a team environment as well as individually with little supervision; ability to work in a fast-paced, militaristic environment.

Possesses a commitment and passion for the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Maintains high proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Has a proven understanding of fundraising and event marketing.

Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Master’s preferred.

At least five (5) years of related experience, nonprofit experience preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send resumes to:

sbrooks@oneoc.org

714-597-8951

Direct all correspondence, emails, and telephone calls to OneOC. Any resumes sent, or telephone calls made to the OC Sheriff’s Advisory Council will be redirected to OneOC.

OC Sheriff’s Advisory Council is an equal opportunity employer.