Description

The County of Monterey, spread across 3,800 square miles, is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach – possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why over 450,000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.

Under the administrative direction of the Sheriff, the Undersheriff serves as the second-in-command of the Sheriff's Office and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Administration, Corrections, and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. This at-will executive management position reports directly to the Sheriff and serves at the pleasure of the incumbent Sheriff. In the Sheriff's absence, the Undersheriff assumes full command and operational responsibility for the Sheriff's Office. The County of Monterey is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader with exceptional financial acumen and a demonstrated understanding of public sector budgeting principles as their next Undersheriff. Given the importance of fiscal stewardship to the organization’s long-term success, candidates must possess the ability to develop, manage, and communicate complex budgets, align financial resources with organizational priorities, and make sound decisions that support both immediate operational needs and long-range objectives. A strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation will be an important component of the selection process. Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications for the position will be considered. A typical qualifying background includes education and experience equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree and two years of paid public law enforcement management experience at a level comparable to that of a Sheriff's Commander. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, and a master's degree is highly desirable.

The annual salary range for the Undersheriff is $218,842.29- $298,891.51; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Adele Fresé at (916) 784-9080. 

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled 

First review of resumes: August 3, 2026